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Blooming Succulents and Cacti

I love winter, but I have to admit, I'm more than ready to get back out in the garden. Succulents are a favourite of mine, but living in the cold north means most of them have to over winter indoors. I shared some pictures of them blooming last summer and some that bloomed when they were brought inside. You can see more at my blog, Dewdrop Gardens.

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Coryphantha
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Euphorbia milii - 'Crown of Thorns
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Lampranthus - 'Ice Plant'
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Mammillaria fraileana
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Echinopsis

To see more: http://dewdropgardens.blogspot.ca/2013/02/blooming-succulents-and-cacti.html#

8 Comments

Miriam I New York, NY

Ooh, your pictures are gorgeous, Debbie! Thank you for including the names - I love learning! Not that I'll remember everything :)

on Feb 16, 2013 · Like 1
Nancy Kruse Grand Rapids, MI

I love the idea of Succulents and Cacti since we lost our only shade tree this past fall so I now have a full-sun yard. Now I will have to re-plan the entire yard. I think the only thing that will need to be moved is the spider-wort. i do want to add some succulents & cacti. I live in Michigan.

on Feb 16, 2013 · Like 0
Debbie Borthwick Canada

I know what you mean, Miriam. I still have to check my lists when dealing with Latin names.
There are lots of succulents and a few cacti that will grow in your area, Nancy Kruse. And the ones you really love but won't, just bring in for the winter.

on Feb 16, 2013 · Like 1
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

If you can get succulents to bloom indoors, Debbie, you are definitely doing something right. I love the contrast of the delicate bloom and the very spiky Mammillaria.

on Feb 17, 2013 · Like 1
Debbie Borthwick Canada

Thanks Douglas. :)

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Nancy Kruse Grand Rapids, MI

My mother in law has some catus that she overwinters outside. She has offered some in the past but I didn't take any but now I can! :-)

on Feb 18, 2013 · Like 1
Becky Blair, NE

What beautiful plants Debbie.

on Feb 18, 2013 · Like 1
Debbie Borthwick Canada

Thank you, Becky.

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