Mini-Show Succulent August 2020: Sedum (inc. Phedimus), Pachyphytum, Sempervivum
These 4 genera, in the Crassulaceae family, include plants from many parts of the world.
Mini-Show Cactus August 2023: Astrophytum
Astrophytum (Bishop's Hat) is a (mostly) star shaped cactus from north/central Mexico and southern Texas, USA.
Mini-Show Succulent July 2023: Bromeliaceae (other than Tillandsia)
The Bromeliads, like Cactaceae and Agavaceae are a New World family.
Mini-Show Cactus July 2023: Melocactus
Melocactus are recognizable by the large cephalium that develops on mature plants. They are native from Brazil to Southern Mexico, including the Caribbean.
Mini-Show Succulent June 2023: Cissus, Cyphostemma
Cissus is one of the largest genera of succulents, and one of the weirdest. Cyphostemma is a member of the Vitaceae or grape family.
Mini-Show Cactus June 2023: Opuntia, Cylindropuntia, Austrocylindropuntia, Tephrocactus
Four genera from the subfamily Opuntioideae, all from the Americas.
Mini-Show Cactus May 2023: Parodia / Notocactus
Parodia, native to the uplands of Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Uruguay. Notocactus, with the center of the genus in Brazil and Argentina, but with members throughout the Eastern side of the Andes.