Parodia magnificusis a flowering species in the Cactacaea family.    The ball like plant is blueish in colour and has heavily ribbed, spherical, hairy stems.    It produces pale yellow flowers in the warmer months and being a smaller cacti, it will compliment a xeriscape garden situation.

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Parodia leninghausii 'Golden Torch' is a species from South America which has gentle yellow spines, giving it a torch-like glow.   Each torch grows up to 30cm and when mature, will produce silky, yellow flowers.  Golden Torch are a stunning variety and will compliment other cacti, both large and small when planted in garden setting.

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Pilocereus gounellis grows as a shrub-like plant with numerous branches growing from the trunk.  It has opaque spines ranging in colour from golden to reddish, brown or gray.  Pilocereus gounelli produces funnel-shaped white flowers which can grow between 4cm - 9cm long.

A small branching species perfect for pots and small garden spaces.  It can also look complimentary to other cacti, both large and small when planted in garden setting.

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Echinopsis terscheckii is a columnar, branching cacti that can grow up to 4m tall.  It produces nocturnal, funnel-shaped white flowers that can grow up to 15cm long.

Echinopsis terscheckii grows into a large, feature specimen and is a focal cacti with major impact, especially when planted in groups together.

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Myrtillocactus geometrizans is commonly known as 'Blue Myrtle' cacti and grows into a large shrubby specimen with candelabra-like branching on mature plants.   It is blueish-gray in colour with dark brown/black spines and grows up to 4m tall in maturity.

Blue Myrtle grow at a fairly rapid rate especially when planted in a well-draining, sunny situation.   Native to Central and Northern Mexico,  Myrtillocactus geometrizans is a stunning addition to any xeriscape garden space.

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Stenocereus pruinosis grows into the form of a tree with branching occuring in maturity.   A clear trunk is initially formed which is light green and glaucous, with spines that are grayish in colour.  Stenocereus pruinosis produces funnel-shaped, white flowers which grow near the tips of the shoots.  They open at night, usually staying open until the next day.

Stenocereus pruinosis will grow into a mature specimen which will be a standout feature in any dry garden.

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Stenocereus griseus grow into a tree-like cacti with grayish spines that grow along the ridges.  This cacti develops a purplish hue during the Winter months adding a unique character to the plant.   The Stenocereus griseus is a low-maintenance and drought tolerant species which will thrive in a well-draining soil.

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Ferocactus wislizeni is a spherical cacti which can grow up to approx. 70cm in diameter.   It is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family and has fishhook-like spines.   It has a leathery, asparagus green cortex (skin) and its flowers are yellow to red-orange appearing atop of the cacti fruit during the Summer months.

This species of barrel cacti is a beautiful addition to any garden due to its unusual colour and spine form.

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Ferocactus glaucescens var. inermis  is the spineless form of the Blue Barrel with inermis being the latin word for unarmed or spineless.   When young, one or a few spines may grow but usually disppear as it matures.    It is a spherical cacti which grows to approx. 55cm in diameter.  It is blue in colour, produces stunning yellow flowers during the Summer months.

The Spineless Blue Barrel is a stunning blue colour and is highly sort after by designers looking for a more unique barrel.  It is also favoured for commercial plantings due to it being spineless.

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Ferocactus glaucescens 'Blue Barrel' is a spherical cacti which grows to approx. 60cm in diameter.  It is blue in colour with long yellow spines and produces stunning yellow flowers during the Summer months.  Blue Barrels are low maintenance and suit dry garden situations requiring little water.

The Blue Barrel is favoured for its beautiful blue body and is a perfect alternative for the more common Golden Barrel.

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