Melocactus Curvispinus Turk’s Cap Cactus (from plantdesert.com). The common name of the Globose-shaped Melocactus curvispinus is “Turk’s Cap Cactus.” It has its origin in Mexico and is widely known for its reddish cap-like structure. Hence, the winter-dormant cacti get their name as the Turk’s Cap. Melocactus curvispinus belongs to the Cactaceae family and usually grows up to a height…
Source: Wikipedia Glottiphyllum is a genus of about 57 species of succulent subtropical plants of the family Aizoaceae. It is closely related to the Gibbaeum and Faucaria genera. The name comes from ancient Greek γλωττίς glottis “tongue” and φύλλον phyllon “leaf”.[citation needed] The species are native to South Africa, specifically to Cape Province and the Karoo desert. They grow in rocks and soils incorporating slate, sandstone and quartz. Rainfall in their native areas is between 125 and 500 mm (4.9 and 19.7 in),…
Tequila agave, is a large 2m high succulent plant, with spiky, fleshy leaves. The plants gain an additional 5m due to the stalk (quiote) that sprouts from its fleshy heart which will bear its flowers. The stalk, topped by yellow puffball-like flowers, is cut off from commercial plants so that the plant will put more…
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