Opuntia chlorotica subsp. gosseliniana ‘Santa Rita’ (Santa Rita Prickly Pear) – Complete Growing and Care Guide

Opuntia

Opuntia gosseliniana var. Santa Rita (Santa Rita Prickly Pear) – Complete Growing and Care Guide Botanical name:Opuntia chlorotica ssp. gosseliniana var. ‘Santa Rita’ Common name: Santa Rita Prickly PearOrigin: Northern Mexico, Southwestern USAPlant type: Evergreen cactus / shrubby opuntiaHeight: typically 1–2 m (3–6 ft), spreading wider with ageSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Excellent drainage requiredCold hardiness:…

Yucca Rigida (Blue Yucca, Palmilla) – Complete Growing and Care Guide

Yucca

Yucca Rigida (Blue Yucca, Palmilla) – Complete Growing and Care Guide Botanical name:Yucca rigida Common name: Blue Yucca, PalmillaOrigin: Northern MexicoPlant type: Evergreen desert tree / trunk-forming yuccaHeight: up to 4–6 m (13–20 ft) with ageSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Excellent drainage requiredCold hardiness: approx. -15°C to -18°C (5°F to 0°F)Landscape use: Xeriscape, dry gardens, architectural…

Agave Parryi (Parry’s Agave) – Complete Growing and Care Guide

Agave

Agave Parryi (Parry’s Agave) – Complete Growing and Care Guide Botanical name:Agave parryi Common name: Parry’s AgaveOrigin: Southwestern USA (Arizona, New Mexico) & Northern MexicoPlant type: Evergreen succulent (compact rosette-forming agave)Size: 40–90 cm (16–35 in) diameterSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Extremely well-drained, mineral soilCold hardiness: −15°C to −23°C (5 to −10°F, depending on variety)Landscape use: Xeriscape,…

Yucca elephantipes (Spineless Yucca / Giant Yucca) – Complete Growing and Care Guide

Yucca

Yucca elephantipes (Spineless Yucca / Giant Yucca) – Complete Growing and Care Guide Botanical name:Yucca elephantipes Common name: Spineless Yucca / Giant YuccaOrigin: Central America (Mexico, Guatemala)Plant type: Evergreen tree-like yucca (multi-trunk / cane-forming)Height: 300–900 cm (10–30 ft) outdoors; typically 150–300 cm (5–10 ft) indoorsSpread: 150–300 cm (5–10 ft)Sun exposure: Full sun to bright indirect…