[Sacred Succulents] November offerings
benkamm at monitor.net
benkamm at monitor.net
Thu Nov 12 19:51:46 PST 2015
11/12/15
Greetings,
We had a very full trip to Argentina this October. Due to some unforeseen
logistics and temporal constraints we did not make it to southern Bolivia
as we had planned. We met with faculty at the University of Cordoba to
hear about their reforestation projects and discuss Neil Logan’s project
with Prosopis in Hawaii/Peru. We hiked to the summit of the monolithic Los
Gigantes mountains in the Sierra Grandes range to observe remnant
populations of Polylepis australistrees. Around Salta we immersed
ourselves in the Podocarpus/Alnus/Juglans/Sambucus/Myrcianthes
cloudforests and hiked great lengths to see a small population of nearly
extinct, undetermined Polylepis species. Throughout the dry forests of the
region we observed surprising morphological diversity amongst the
Anadenathera trees and got to meet many other interesting species that
have long been friend to man such as Geoffroa decorticans and Ziziphus
mistol. We were able to collect ecological data on the Trichocereus
terscheckii/pasacana complex from southern Salta through Jujuy for our
ongoing Trichocereus studies. We searched, unsuccessfully, for 2
undescribed Echeveria species for Guillermo Pino’s work but did find what
may be a couple new Peperomia species. And much more. Due to the time of
year, our seed collections were fairly minimal, we made around 30
accessions which we are still waiting to arrive at the USDA for
inspection. Attached are a few photos.
As we have time to type our notes we will share in greater depth more
about our travel and studies. We thank all of you for your support of our
endeavors!
We have a limited number of specimen plants available listed on our
homepage ( http://sacredsucculents.com ) along with photos. Many of these
plants are one-of-a-kind and have been in our collection for many years.
This is a one time offer for most of these plants–they will not be
available again!
Below you'll find interesting new offerings including new hybrid seed for
you Trichophiles. We also have a selection of plants on sale through
autumn, see the listing at the end of this email.
Our friend Kat Harrison of Botanical Dimensions is opening an ethnobotany
library in our town of Occidental. The opening is this Saturday Nov. 14
from 12 to 5 pm. For full info see -
http://botanicaldimensions.org/2015/11/ethnobotany-library-opening-event-this-saturday-in-occidental/
For those of you in New York our good friend Delia Ackerman is presenting
a retrospcetive of her documetnary films that explore the landscapes and
cultures of Peru on Nov. 13 at 7pm and 14th at 11:30am at The New School:
68 5th Ave (at 13th St), #103 , NYC. See attached flyer.
All botanical offerings are Public Domain.
http://sacredsucculents.com
RARE PLANT & SEED LIST - Issue 45 should be mailed by December. If you
are not subscribed or have let your subscription lapse, we encourage you
to sign up now. 4 issues for $5 ($10 outside USA) or 8 issues for $8 ($16
outside USA). This is where we list our offerings of limited rarities and
specimens.
2015 Complete Plant List. Email for a PDF copy. This is what we have until
the illustrated catalog is completed. This list of nearly 1000 species is
much more extensive than the website. Some of the plants listed are only
available in very limited quantities and will not make it to the final
catalog.
New Offerings November 2015
you can print out an order form- http://sacredsucculents.com/order-form/
Agave albopilosa
Agavaceae. A recently described species that is totally unique within the
genus. Solitary porcupine rosettes to 1' high and 20" across. Slender
recurved green leaves. Mature plants develop a fringe of white hairs
surrounding the black spine at the tip of each leaf. Endemic to Huasteca
Canyon, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 3000–4500'. Grows in a humid locale on very
steep canyons walls that only get a few hours of direct sun each day. Well
draining substrate, regular water, and some shade will encourage it to
thrive. Exceedingly rare. Z7b?
1–1.5"+ plant 2+ years old $28 (limited)
Arisaema fargesii “Pang Xie Qi” “Cobra Lily”
Araceae. Perennial corm with huge annual leaves, entire when young,
tripartate when mature, to 24"+ across. Stunning maroon and white striped
cobra head flowers. Native to western China where it is reported to grow
among boulders and scrub. Substances in the corm are being studied for
their medicinal applications. Part sun to part shade. Well draining rich
moist soil. One of the easier species to grow. Winter dormant. Z5a
Corm, pea to marble size $7.50
Behria tenuiflora BK101106.1
Liliaceae or Themidaceae. A really lovely small bulb with slender
grass-like leaves. Bright orange-red tubular flowers with yellow stripes
and green pollen. The flowers from this population flare open at the ends
much more than others. Cape Mountains, Baja Sur, near 5000'. The corms of
this Baja endemic are reported to contain the alkaloid shihunine only
found in ayahuasca vine (Banisteriopsis caapi) and 2 Dendrobium orchids.
Sun and well draining mineral soil. Actively grows August until late
Winter. Keep dry while dormant. Z9b?
Plant/bulb 2 years old $8.50 or 3 for $20
Commiphora berryi “Mudgiluvai” “Esalae Mara” “Indian Myrrh”
Burseraceae. Spiny branched deciduous shrub/tree to 6–25'. Silver-gray
bark, small trifoliate leaves, white flowers and red berries. Native to
arid regions of southern India where it was planted as a living fence but
is now considered increasingly rare. The fragrant sap is known as Mulu
Kilavary and used as an incense and fixative for perfumes. It is used in
traditional medicine as an astringent, antiseptic, diuretic and
carminative. Research shows the bark to have antioxidant, antibacterial
and liver-protective properties. This beneficial plant has yet to be
cultivated outside of India and should grow well in containers as a bonsai
or planted out in frost free regions where Bursera thrive. Z10a
5 seed $5 or 25 seed for $18
Delosperma sphalmanthoides
Aizoaceae. Dense cushions of succulent blue-green upward pointing leaves,
to about 1/2" high. Purple flowers. Komsberg Mountains, South Africa. This
irresistible miniature plant is our favorite of the genus. The leaves have
a pleasant spicy scent. Well draining soil and bright light. Rooted cuts.
Z5a
1"+ plant $9.50
Prumnopitys andina “Lleuque” “Chilean Plum Yew”
Podocarpaceae. Evergreen yew-like tree, 40–60'+ tall. Form 3/4" dark
purple fruits that are sweet, aromatic and tasty. Endemic to the temperate
forests of the lower Andean slopes of south central Chile where it is
considered highly vulnerable due to habitat loss. The fruit has long been
esteemed by the Mapuche and is made into chicha and marmalade. The wood is
durable and used in construction. Prefers part shade and moisture. Z8a
8–12" treelet (unsexed) 2+ years old $16.50 (limited)
Puya lanata “Achupalla”
Bromeliaceae. Rosettes to 3'+ across, dark green leaves with a covering of
fine hair-like white scales. Dense cylindrical inflorescence to 10'.
Greenish- white flowers. Seed from the western Andes of Cajamarca, north
Peru. The source of a gum that was once considered for industrial
purposes. Z9b
2–3" plant 1–2 years old $8.50
Puya medica
Dwarf cushion forming species made up of small rosettes 8–12" wide.
Slender serrated silver-green leaves. Small cylindrical flower spike with
rose-pink bracts and blue-green flowers. North Peru up to 12,500'. Quite
rare. Z8b/9a?
2–3" plant 1–2 years old $8.50
Rosa roxburghii “Cili” “Tz’uli” “Sweet Chestnut Rose”
Rosaceae. Stout shrub 4–8' tall. Thorned branches, long pinnate leaves.
2"+ pale pink to purple-pink flowers, sweetly scented. Unusual
orange-yellow fruit blushing red, globose to 1.5"+ and covered in small
prickles. Native to southwest China. The fruit can be eaten fresh with a
mild pineaple-like flavor. Traditionally made into a jam and wine, the
dried fruit is brewed into a sweet tea that is said to strengthen all
faculties and enhance longevity. The leaves are used as a green tea
substitute. The fruit is rich in minerals, vitamin C and E, beneficial
polyphenols, polysaccharides and SOD. Studies have shown the fruit is a
strong antioxidant with anticancer potential, cardiovascular benefits and
cognitive enhancement. Easy to grow, sun to part shade, rich, moist soil.
We offer seed grown plants from strains selected for their darker fruit
color and medicinal value. Z6a
6–12" plant 1+ years old $14.50 or 2 for $26
Rubus nepalensis CC7626 “Nhyalang”
Rosaceae. Creeping groundcover to just a few inches high. Trifoliate
leaves, white flowers and orange-scarlet raspberry-like fruit. Chadwell
collection Khumbu Himal, 9,250'. A beautiful groundcover for the edible
landscape. Likes moisture and sun to part shade. Z5?
Plant 1+ years old $11.50
Rubus aff. urticifolius BK14515.10 “Zarzamora” “Andean Blackberry”
5'+ shrub with trailing stems.Trifoliate leaves with large elliptic
leaflets, stems only lightly spined. Terminal panicles of pale pink
flowers. Clusters of 30+ dark red to black cylindrical berries, juicy
sweet.Trailside, cloudforest, Choquequirao, Peru, 9000'. Z8?
6"+ seedling 1+ year old $16.50 (limited)
Trichocereus pachanoi BK14518.4 “San Pedro”
The mother was a beautiful clone with fat, blue-green stems, deep
v-notches above each areole and 1/2"+ long spines. Open pollinated, about
5% of the seedlings show monstrose traits so far. From Pino’s Trichocereus
collection, Parque de las Leyendas, Lima, Peru. The original locality data
is missing.
Seed packet $5 / 3–4"+ seedling 1+ year old $14
Trichocereus pachanoi f. cristata BK14518.5 “Mutant San Pedro”
The parent had dark green short columnar stems of molten-wax appearance
and fans of cristate growth. Open pollinated. Parque de las Leyendas,
Lima, Peru. The progeny has a very high incidence of mutant growth. We
offer crested seedlings here, each one a unique wavy fan! First
introduction.
2.5–3" crested plant 1+ years old $26
Trichocereus pachanoi BK14518.5 “San Pedro”
From the same wild San Pedro seed batch as above, these selections are
seemingly normal columns but may turn monstrose with age. First
introduction.
3–4" plant 1+ years old $14
Trichocereus riomizquensis BK10512.1 “Achuma”
Upright stands to 10'+ tall. 2–5" diameter stems with green to blue-green
to yellow-green epidermis. 4–7 radial spines with 1–3 central spines to 3"
long. Looks to be a distinct spiny form of T. bridgesii. Growing on a
steep hillside next to a home at the entrance to the town of Totora,
Cochabamba, Bolivia, 9,000'. Growing with Buddleja tucumanensis, Carica,
and Asteraceae. Local women call it “achuma” and use it externally to
treat fever. No one knew where it grew wild. We searched where Ritter
first described the plant at Chujllas, and along the Rio Mizque, adjacent
valleys and slopes, but never found a single wild plant, only herds of
feral goats. Z9a
5–6"+ cutting $26
Trichocereus validus? NL52509a
Thick columnar plant with large stout spines and big 4" diameter sweet
fruit. Collected by N. Logan at 7,600', between the town of Puna and
Belin, Potosi Province, Bolivia. These large Trichocereus are in need of
serious study to clarify the taxonomy. This plant falls into the T.
validus/werdermannianus/tacaquirensis/taquimbalensis/escayachensis
complex. Slow growing. Z8b–9a 2–4" plant 2–3 years old $15
Trichocereus hybrids - Seed packets are $4 each
Trichocereus bridgesii X Trichocereus sp. ‘Kimura’s Giant’
Trichocereus huanucoensis X Trichocereus sp. ‘Juul’s Giant’
Trichocereus pachanoi “wild” X Trichocereus pallarensis
Trichocereus pachanoi/Juul’s Giant X Trichocereus peruvianus
Trichocereus pallarensis X Trichocereus sp. ‘Kimura’s Spiny Giant’
Trichocereus pallarensis X Trichocereus peruvianus
Trichocereus peruvianus X Trichocereus huanucoensis
Trichocereus peruvianus X Trichocereus sp. ‘Kimura’s Giant’
Trichocereus sp. BBG? X Trichocereus sp. ‘Luther Burbank’
Trichocereus sp. ‘Kimura’s Giant’ X Trichocereus bridgesii
Trichocereus sp. SS02 X Trichocereus peruvianus BBG
Trichocereus sp. ‘Strybing’ X Trichocereus peruvianus
Ugni poeppigii “Chilean Guava”
Myrtaceae. Evergreen shrub to 4–6'. Burgundy colored stems and narrow
pointed leaves, dark green to bronze-green. Dark pink bell flowers and red
edible berries. Probably a distinct phenotype of U. molinae rather than a
true species. The delicious fruit are produced in great abundance. Rooted
cuts. Z8a?
6–10"+ plant $12.50 (limited)
Sacred Succulents Plant Sale Autumn 2015
While supplies last the following plants are on sale until December 21,
2015
Arracacia xanthorrhiza ‘PR’ “Arracacha” Delicious and rare Andean root
crop, celery relative. Plant $25 Sale Price $20
Boswellia elongata Deciduous caudiciform Frankincense tree. Peeling bark,
long slender purple-gray leaves. 8–12"+ plant $38 Sale Price $27
Copiapoa tenuissima Brown-purple globular cactus with wooly center.
1.5–2"+ plant 4 years old $7.50 Sale Price $5.50
Haloragis masatierrana Ornamental shrub, rare Juan Fernendez endemic.12"+
plant 2+ years old $15.50 Sale Price $11 or 3 for $26
Hechtia montana BK101105.4 Beautiful bromeliad, dense toothed rosettes,
white flowers, Baja. 3–4" plant 3 years old $7.50 Sale Price $5.75
Macleania cordifolia Caudiciform neotropical blueberry, red tubular
flowers, purple berries. Plant $16.50 Sale Price $12.50
Mirabilis expansa ‘Seedling’ Rarest of Andean tubers. Seedlings from 2
“Blanca” varieties. Plant 2 years old $26 Sale Price $20 or 3 for $54
Peperomia congona ‘Canary Islands’ Upright succulent stems to 20"+. Tasty
ancient cultivar. Plant $14.50 Sale Price $10.50
Peperomia galapagensis Attractive rare succulent, Galapagos Islands. Plant
$22 Sale Price $16
Podocarpus salignus Chilean pine, graceful evergreen tree. 14–18"+ treelet
(unsexed) 3+ years old $12.50 Sale Price $9.50 or 3 for $25
Sambucus peruviana BK10427.6 Andean elderberry tree-largest berries of the
genus. 6–12"+ plant 3 years old $24.50 Sale Price $20 or 3 for $55
Saracha aff. punctata BK08524.5 Solanaceae. Gorgeous tree, purple
bell-flowers. Peru. 8–12" plant $24.50 Sale Price $18.50 or 2 for $34
Smallanthus sonchifolius ‘Morado’ Purple skinned Yacon- Andean edible
with sweet juicy roots. Plant $17.50 Sale Price $13.50
Trichocereus pachanoi f. monstrosus X Trichocereus sp. SS02 Unique
seedlings may turn monstrose. 3–5"+ seedling 3 years old $14 Sale Price
$10.50
Trichocereus peruvianus Huancacalorica Spiny Peruvian seedlings. 3–5"+
seedling 3 years old $12.50 Sale Price $9.50 or 3 for $25
Trichocereus peruvianus v. cuzcoensis X Trichocereus sp. SS02 Attractive
hybrid. 3–4"+ seedling 3 years old $10 Sale Price $8 or 3 for $21
Trichocereus terscheckii Hardy giant Andean cardon cactus. 3–4"+ plant 5
years old $14 Sale Price $11.50 or 3 for $30
Sacred Succulents P.O. Box 78, Sebastopol, CA 95473 USA
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Air Mail International= $7 (the Americas, outside the USA), Rest of the
World: 1–12 seed packets $9 / 13 or more seed packets $12
Plants (USA only)– First class priority mail= $6.00 for the first plant $2
each additional plant.
Add $1 per plant if you want them sent potted.
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and mail it with payment to our Po Box
SACRED SUCCULENTS
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Email: sacredsucculents at hushmail.com
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