Hoodia gordonii

Hoodia gordoniiHoodia gordonii An unusual looking stapeliad with stout upright stems covered in prickles. Makes unique looking pinkish brown circular flowers. People tend to shy away from Stapeliads because of their reputation for being rot prone, but actually they are simple to grow. Give lots of light, but protect from hot afternoon sun in summer. During the growing season they can be watered as much as any other succulent (i. e. regularly but don't let the soil

but actually they are simple to grow

Forms numerous short stems that tend to lean over

They aren't that long yet but as the plant matures the new spines will get consistently longer

Should be able to tolerate light frost

This species has thick U shaped leaves that are red on the outside and translucent greenish at the top

Makes big pink flowers in the growing season

Bursera fagaroides Family: Burseraceae

tulearensis mixed in

although they are so fused together they look like a single leaf

Joints break off very easily so avoid bumping the plant

The flowers small and pink and the fruit are bright red

Generally doesn't clump