Pereskias are the original cacti. Generally they behave like shrubs with spines, but need a pseudo-tropical climate. Altogether there are seventeen species.

Beautiful photographs from the original cacti.

Uncarinas are still not well known plants, and yet they are probably the best examples of the new generation succulent caudiciforms. They are classified in the Pedaliaceae group, and is significant because they are the only one that is exclusive to Madagascar. Still, because of their attractive foliage and spectacular flowers, they stand a chance of becoming a notable trend in fat-plants.

Every year I go to the Exotica Nursery in Northern Germany. It is always nice to visit Erkelenz/Huckelhoven, to enjoy Marita and Ernst Specks enchanting nursery, stocked with beautiful plants. Once again I was able to see, and buy some of my favourite caudiciforms. Last year I was also able to take some photographs which I publish below.

This spectacular euphorbia deserves an album of its own. A native of the Caribbean, it grows well over fifteen feet tall. These photos were taken at the Kampong Gardens in Miami, Florida