Cactaceae » Sacred Succulents. This is only a partial list of the plants and seeds we have available. Send $2 ($4 international) for our complete illustrated catalog. To assure we are distributing the highest level of genetic diversity, all of the plants we offer are grown from seed unless noted otherwise. Unless noted otherwise, cactus seed packets contain 2. For general cultivation info and details on how to easily grow cacti from seed see our cultivation page. Genus Ariocarpus. Seven known species of small, slow growing, spineless, tubercled cacti. All species are native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico, with one species, A. Plants are generally found in very rocky terrain, often growing flush with the ground. Their large taproot reaches deep into the earth, enabling them to survive the harsh desert conditions. They are believed to live for hundreds of years. All species of this remarkable genera are extremely endangered due to habitat destruction from human activities and over collection for the cactus trade. Several species are revered for their medicinal and magical properties by indigenous peoples. The mucilage in the roots of most species is used as a glue. Plants are slow from seed and don’t grow into their mature flowering form until 5- 8 years of age. Grafting seedlings can produce mature plants in as little as 1- 3 years. In captivity, Ariocarpus need a potting mix of at least 5. Contrary to popular belief, these plants thrive with thorough and regular waterings during hot summer weather, provided they are well rooted and have optimal sun. A dry winter rest period is needed. Treated well they will produce an abundance of brilliant flowers September through December. All Z9a- b if kept dry. For Ariocarpus hybrids see our Rare Plant List. Ariocarpus agavoides“Magueyito”Small species with long, thin tubercles and deep magenta flowers. Let the Baldwin County Association Of REALTORS serve all of your Real Estate. Nursery Offering Rare Palm Trees, Cycads and Tropical Plants in Southern California with information on tropical landscaping. Florida Citrus Growers. Quickly locate where to get & ship the freshest citrus, oranges & grapefruit from grower farms in Florida. Includes a variety of flowering plants including citrus, bananas, passion flowers, begonias, and hibiscus. Includes a printed catalog and information on hardiness zones. A list of local nurseries and landscape companies in Florida. Florida medical marijuana doctors finder and dispensary listings. Find Florida cannabis doctors, medical marijuana dispensaries and more.
One of the rarest and most endangered of the genus, this plant grows in a very restricted area outside Tula, Tamaulipas near the town garbage dump! The roots are eaten by locals who relish their sweet flavor. This unique specieshas been considered on the brink of extinction as civilization encroaches, but luckily additional large populations have been discovered in San Luis Potosi, where the only major threat is wild goats. Ariocarpus bravoanus(=Ariocarpus fissuratus v. Dark green triangular tubercles with papillose tips. White wooly central areoles and magenta flowers. Endemic to a single limestone habitat in remote northern San Luis Potosi, Mexico. This unique new species looks like an intermediate of A. Critically endangered and overcollected, ex- situ propagation may help assure its long term survival. Intricately wrinkled triangular tubercles with wooly central furrows. Pink flowers. This Ariocarpus was discovered near Charcas, San Luis Potosi in 1. Matehuala. Only a few thousand plants are believed to exist in these restricted localities. Unfortunately these plants have already been heavily collected for the black market nursery trade. The late Charles Glass reported that this cactus is also gathered by locals for use in home remedies as pain killers. All of this collecting has seriously affected the wild populations and extinction looks imminent unless serious action is taken. Growing your own from seed may help relieve some pressure on the wild populations and will serve to provide plant material for the future investigation of the medicinal properties of this cactus. Seed packet $4. Ariocarpus fissuratus “Hikuli Sunami”The famous living rock cactus. Flattened stem, grayish to brownish green triangular tubercles with a deeply wrinkled surface and wooly central grooves. Large pink to magenta flowers. Grows in southern Texas and northern Mexico. Once utilized by the Tarahumara for its medicinal and psychoactive properties. It was said to be more powerful and effective than Lophophora. It was used externally for wound healing and internally to remedy fevers and relieve rheumatic pain. Pieces of tubercles were chewed by long distance runners for their stimulant properties. This beautiful cactus is believed to bring protection and good luck. Sadly, plants are still being illegally collected out of south Texas for the nursery trade. Grow your own! Seed packet $3. Ariocarpus fissuratus v. Tends to grow larger in width and heighth than the regular species. Pink purple flowers. Populations of this unusual Mexican plant occur near Parras, Coahuila and westwards towards Nazas, Durango. Has the same medicinal attributes as the type species. Seed packet $4. 1- 1. Magenta to white flowers arise from the center. The species is named after Prince Kotschoubey who in 1. Used in Mexican ethnomedicine for its wound healing and pain killing properties. Grows in the silty plains of Mexico’s Chihuahuan desert that flood with annual rains. Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus f. Found near Vista Hermosa, Queretaro, where agricultural development and urban expansion is a serious threat to its continued survival. Most likely medicinal like other Ariocarpus. This rare variety is much favored by connoisseurs. Ariocarpus retusus “Tsuwiri” “Brujo”Largest of the genus with pointed pyramidal blue- gray tubercles and white or occasionally pink flowers. The Huichol indians treat it with great respect. They believe it can trick a deceitful person into eating it, causing him to go mad with visions of his deception. Recent ethnobotanical research has revealed that certain well trained Huichol shamans consider it a powerful ally. Said to be a treatment for fevers. The peculiar habit of smoking the dried tubercle tips has become popular among some locals in Mexico. Though rare, this plant is widespread throughout central and northern Mexico and has many morphologically distinct forms. Seed packet $3 (inquire for plants)Ariocarpus retusus . Wooly center, large white flowers thatfade pink. We’ve had several plants of this unique form in our collection for nearly 2. Ariocarpus retusus ssp. Claw- like, blue- green tuberlces that curve upwards at the tip, similar to A. Large flowers, usually a bright magenta or occasionally pink- white. This unique subspecies occurs around Aramberri, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Ariocarpus retusus cv. Frumdosus. A cultivar with chunky triangular tubercles often wider than they are long, flat, smooth surfaced and lacking an areole at the tip. Wooly center and white flowers. Ariocarpus retusus v. Large white flowers that turn to pink as they fade. Seed packet $3. 2. White flowers. 2. Ariocarpus retusus v. San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Seed packet $3. 5. Pink flowered, pointy tubercled A. Bright yellow flowers. Occurs along the eastern edge of the Sierra Madre Oriental and on into some of the nearby valleys. Natural hybrids with A. Large yellow flowers. Found in limited areas of southern Texas and northeastern Mexico. Grows in many of the same habitats as Lophophora which it closely resembles. Becoming increasingly endangered in the wild due to over collection and mostly habitat destruction through agricultural development. Easy and rewarding from seed. Prefers some shade and a soil mix with excellent drainage. Tolerant of mild frost if kept dry. Z9a. Seed packet $3. Astrophytum caput- medusae. Recently described endangered species, definitely the most bizarre of the genus, almost like a nest of snakes! Tuberous roots crowned by a rosette of long, very slender tubercles, speckled silver and tipped with insignificant spines. Bright yellow flowers. Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Z1. 0a. 5 seed $4 (Inquire for plants)Astrophytum myriostigma v. This rare and much sought after variety has only 4 ribs completely covered in minute white- gray scales. Felty areoles with no spines. Large yellow flowers bloom all summer. Found growing in areas of central Mexico. Z9b. Seed packet $3 (Inquire for plants)Aztekium hintonii. A beautiful Aztekium discovered in 1. Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Globose stem to 3. Bright magenta flowers. In habitat it grows in almost pure gypsum. Endangered in habitat due to thoughtless over collection. Slow growing. Z1. Seed packet $4. 5. Aztekium ritteri. A unique miniature cactus. Pale- green depressed globular stems with 9–1. Close- set areoles that produce small papery spines and light brown wool. Delicate white and pink flowers arise from the center of the plant in summer. Forms multi- headed clumps with age. This species grows in a single isolated valley in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Within this valley it occurs solely on vertical or near vertical limestone and gypsum cliffs. Highly prized by collectors. Easy, but one of the slowest cacti from seed. Z9b. Seed packet $3. Candelabra stems to 1. V- notched, grey felted areoles with 1–2+ central spines 1–2. New spines are yellow turning grey with age. Tubular flowers to 3. The dominant cactus of the dry forest along the Apurimac, 5. A truly gorgeous species, some clones were very sparsely spined while others were more heavily armored. Very rare in cultivation. Z9b/1. 0a. Seed packet $4. Blossfeldia liliputana. The smallest known cactus. Forms little clusters of multiple flattened disc- shaped stems that rarely exceed 3/4. The tiny gray- green bodies have no ribs or tubercles, just spiraling areoles bearing tufts of wool and no spines. Yellow flowers and tuberous roots. Native to northern Argentina and southern Bolivia where the plants are found growing on rocky slopes and often between cracks in the sides of vertical stone cliffs. Except for certain parasites and aquatics, this species possesses the lowest density of stomata of any terrestrial flowering plant. This remarkable miniature has been found to lose up to 8. The miniscule seeds should be sown on the surface of a very finely sifted soil mix. These plants are very slow growing and should be watered by carefully misting with a hand held spray bottle until they are large enough to be watered normally. Some shade is preferred and a very well draining potting mix. We have even heard of people successfully growing this plant on a porous rock. Because of their slow growth rate, Blossfeldias are often grafted. A true wonder of the vegetal kingdom.
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