The Amazing World of Succulents Master Gardener Conference Tuesday, 10-11 am, (C-4) Keri Leymaster Residential Horticulture UF/IFAS Orange County Extension
Definitions • Cactus: Any plant of the Cactaceae family that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (as deserts). • Succulent: A plant having fleshy tissues to conserve moisture. -- From Merriam-Webster
Cultural Requirements • Soil and Drainage: Good drainage is a must. In fast draining soils, no amendments may be needed. Containers need to have extra care taken for drainage. • Light: Full sun to part shade. • Water: Succulents do need water. Care must be taken to ensure that plants are watered properly and as needed. • Location
Succulents in the Landscape • Cultural requirements • SeaGarden at SeaWorld • Design examples
Grafted cactus
Senecio ‘Blue Chalk Sticks’
Disocactus ‘Red Mistletoe Cactus’
Sedum ‘Gold Glow’
Cereus monstrosus Agave victoria-reginae Euphorbia lactea cristata
Cryptanthus
Planting Design
June 2010 July
January 2011 January
Around Central Florida…
Container Ideas • Keys for success – Controlled irrigation – Good drainage • Turface MVP • pot shards • ammendments
Single Specimen Containers Repetition
Single Specimen Containers
Single Specimen Containers Single plant collections
Mixed Plantings
Unique Containers
New Ideas • Hanging baskets • Vertical gardens • Wall hangings • Interiors
Table top Gardens
Topiary
Orange County Exploration Gardens
Form • Rosettes • Upright • Agave-type • Paddle-shaped • Trailing & Groundcovers • Companion Plants
Form Rosettes • Echeverias • Semperviviums • Sedums • Aloes
Rosettes Echeveria ‘Pearl von Neuremburg’ Echeveria ‘Lola’ Echeveria ‘Black Prince’ Echeveria ‘Lipstick’
Rosettes Echinocactus grusonii, Golden Barrel cactus ‘Painted Echeveria’ Agave victoria-reginae Sedum ‘Gold Glow’
Rosettes Semperviviums, Hens & Chicks
Rosettes Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’ Green Aeonium Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ Aloe ‘Pink Blush’
Form Upright • Senecio • Cereus • Kalanchoe • Sansevieria Senecio ‘Blue Chalk Sticks’
Upright Cereus 'Monsterosus' Euphorbia lactea ‘White Ghost’ Senecio mandraliscae- Blue Senecio Euphorbia lactea cristata
Upright Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Black Coral’ Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine' Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Gold' Sansevieria ‘Zulu’
Upright Sansevieria cylindrica Euphorbia tirucalli ‘Firesticks’
Form Agave-type • Agave • Yucca • Furcrea • Aloe • Dyckia Agave ‘Gainesville Blue’
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