Striking Succulents

After all the rain we've had this month, my succulents are looking squeaky clean.  I thought it's a good time to show off some of those that don't get regular coverage (although some of those that do may have crept in here and there).

This pot contains Aeonium 'Jolly Green', a low-growing variety, and Graptosedum 'Vera Higgins', showing off the copper color it develops under cool conditions

These are all 'Sunburst' Aeoniums but the 2 on the left have been growing in a pot in partial shade for years while those on the right are planted in the ground in full sun.  What's most interesting are the variations in the color of the 2 on the left.  Note that the yellow and green stripes in the 2 rosettes are reversed.

'Velour' is probably my favorite Aeonium.  They need at least partial sun to develop that red color.

Agave americana mediopicta 'Alba' is looking far more striking now that it's been liberated from the embrace of the overgrown Agave 'Blue Flame' we removed last month.  When I looked closely at this photo, I realized it's also up to its old tricks with a new pup tucked under a leaf on the left.

I planted 2 Agave attenuata 'Ray of Light' (in different sizes) in October 2021.  I wasn't overly impressed with them at first but their variegation is more pronounced now.

I love the colors of Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor' but  these plants are sneaky and prolific puppers.  You can see yet another new pup developing on the far left of this photo.

I planted Agave 'Mr Ripple' from a 4-inch pot at the back of my south-side succulent bed in July 2016, where it was largely hidden and seldom noticed.  With last month's cleanup of that bed, I'm admiring it much more often. 

The elimination of large clumps of Aeonium 'Kiwi' from my north-side garden in January provided a clearer view of Agave pygmaea 'Dragon Toes' (left).  At some point, the plant had produced a good-sized pup on the other side of the gravel path (right).  The pup of the dwarf agave is crowded by the larger Agave capensis so I may transplant it into my garage area succulent bed when it's ready for replanting.

Speaking of plants that need to be moved, I think both of these fall into that category.  Neither appears on my spreadsheet but they may be varieties of Agave titanota.  The one on the left is small and will be easy to move.  The one on the right, with an attached pup, is going to be much harder to remove from under a large Agave 'Blue Glow' without blood being shed.

I couldn't resist including a shot of this renovated area of the north-side garden featuring Agave ovatifolia 'Frosty Blue', A. applanata, and A. pygmaea 'Dragon Toes' surrounded by other succulents
 

One of several Aloe striata (aka coral aloes) in my garden finally starting to bloom

Cotyledon orbiculata, one in a pot and another in the ground.  These plants glow in the garden.  I think I need a few more.

Pot containing Echeveria 'Violet Queen' accompanied by Crassula perforata and Sedum 'Little Missy'.  I love the bright pink edges of the Echeveria.

I made the mistake of planting one Faucaria tigrina in the ground.  They're much happier in pots.

This clam shell I planted with succulents in November 2022 has been very satisfying.  Gonialoe variegata is currently getting ready to bloom.  Last year, Oscularia deltoides bloomed with lavender flowers.  Other elements include Cotyledon orbiculata and Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'.

I planted this pot on steel legs a year ago with Graptopetalum pachyphyllum, G. paraguayense, Graptoveria 'Fred Ives', and Sedum 'Little Missy'

'Aztec King' has become one of my favorite Mangaves.  I've got one in a pot and 3 in the ground.

Mangave 'Crazy Cowlick'

Mangave 'Night Owl'

Mangave 'Pineapple Express'

2 of several 'Red Wing' Mangaves

This mix of Mangaves in my north-side garden includes 'Lavender Lady', 'Purple People Eater', and 'Silver Fox'

Another mix of Mangaves at the back door includes 'Aztec King', 'Falling Water', and 'Praying Hands'

There are small succulents scattered here and there but I've mainly used them as fillers so they don't stand out as well as the larger plants except when used in pots.  As I renovate my garage area succulent bed, I plan to use more of the smaller succulents in larger groups to boost their impact.

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