A few plants that'll prickle your fancy
Caribbean Agave
Drought-tolerant and is used to make mezcal. The plant is architectural and relatively medium-sized, and it produces a tall flower spike before dying, but it also reproduces via offsets or "pups" Tolerant to heat, drought, cold, and salt.
Full Sun/Filtered 4-5'Ht/Sp
Echeveria
Around 200 different varieties. Low maintenance, drought tolerant. We typically carry 2", 4", and 6"
Bright, indirect sun 4"-6" Ht/Sp
Lurida Agave
Has the same up right growth habit as most large agave. Has shiny, slightly glossy, upward arching leaves with yellow margins; each leaf has a slightly curled down end and is armed with pointed edges. Tolerant of heat and drought
Full Sun/ Filtered 2-3'Ht/Sp
Aloe
Has flashy gel filled leaves that are commonly used for natural home remedies. Can get knocked back in cold but should recover easily. They have a clump forming growth habit. A great container plant for every household.
Sun/ Filtered 12-14'Ht/Sp
Cactus
(Prickly Pear)
Large growing cactus with many arms. Somewhat thornless. Like most cactus, the Prickly Pear likes hot and dry conditions; it is severely heat and drought tolerant. Needs a lot of room to spread out and continue growing newer pads.
Full Sun/Filtered 6-8'Ht/Sp
Blue Flame Agave
A Succulent like groundcover with fleshy, pointed foliage that are triangular in shape. Produces bright fuchsia flowers throughout the warmer months. Great for beach plantings and very drought-tolerant.
Full Sun 14-18"Sp
Blue Agave
Crown of Thorns
One of the easiest plants to grow. This plant is an ever-bloomer with woody succulent-like stems and many slender thorns. A popular houseplant and commonly used as a deterrent-hedge. It's milk sap can sometimes be toxic. Blooms all year round in our area. Prefers well drained soil but can take poor soil conditions. Extremely heat and drought tolerant.
Full Sun 3-4'Ht/Sp
False Agave
A moderate grower with leaves of milky white and light green stripes (really stand out against the dark green base).The plant is both brighter and safer than its sister Agave(s). The foliage is fleshy, and it has no spines. Can recover from frost, but not cold-hardy. Low maintenance. Like a well drained soil.
Full Sun 4-6'Ht/Sp
Yucca
Gemini Agave
Kalanchoe Red Lips
A fast growing succulent perennial that can reach up to 18" in height and spread with large, wide, donkey ear shaped leaves. Prefers to be dried out in between waterings and to be in a bright sunny location with heat. Great for hanging baskets.
Full Sun
Sedum
A great groundcover for hot and dry locations that comes in a large variety of colors. Some are known for their flowers, while others are known for mainly foliage. Ideal for container and garden planting. Drought and heat tolerant.
→ Lemon Ball - bright yellow variety.
Full Sun 14"Sp
Blue Glow Agave
Slow-growing, low-maintenance succulent with blue-green leaves bordered by red and yellow stripes that glow when backlit. Drought Tolerant.
Jade Plant
Pitcher Plants
Moroccan Palm
