Cactus Realm

Opuntia hystricina v ursina polyacantha Porcupine Prickly Pear, Hedgehog Prickly Pear Many Synonyms: Opuntia polyacantha erinacea Opuntia polyacantha arenaria Opuntia polyacantha polyacantha Opuntia polyacantha hystricina  

Cereus  peruvianus monstruosa Many synonyms Cereus  peruvianus   monstrose Cereus  peruvianus   monstruoso Cactus  peruvianus  var. monstruosus

Bees gorging on globe artichoke Watch bees and other insects visit the globe artichoke to collect pollen.

Mammillaria polythele Mammillaria polythele endemic to Mexico. Mammillaria polythele is a cactus in the genus Mammillaria. Usually found as solitary plants. Cylindrical in shape, with an erect stem. The color is dark green to blue green.

Aloe aristata - Torch Plant Evergreen succulent Perennial Grows easily in well drained soil - enjoys sunshine. Can be propagated by seed or from offsets which grow from the plant.