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Succulents and other Xeriphytic Plants
This broad group of plants has recently become popular again. Not only do their interesting "architectural" forms work so well with contemporary building design, their drought tolerant properties have become so important in these times when so many of us are living with severe water restrictions.
Xeriphytes (or xerophytes) are plants adapted to withstand prolonged periods with little water. Succulents, with their fleshy leaves or stems, are an easily-recognised group of xeriphytes.
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Nurseries, landscape supply, other garden goods & services
While regular garden centres near you will probably have a selection of succulents for sale, people seeking a greater range or collectors wishing to buy rare species etc. will need to find a succulent nursery.
If you operate a succulent nursery (including online and mail order nurseries) or you promote or distribute these plants or related products, please get in touch for information about on this site, or click here: Information for advertisers.
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More Links
The following plant groups have their own pages at this site
Additional links about other species or about succulents in general are provided below. They are intended for general information, design ideas and research. Some plants referred to in links may be unavailable in Australia or even illegal to grow. Many heat and drought tolerant plants have considerable potential to become weeds (remember the prickly pear cactus!), so take care. If in doubt, consult appropriate authorities in your region.
Queensland
Australia
International
The Ruth Bancroft Garden California, USA. (Click on "About our Plants" and scroll down the page for links to pages about a range of succulents species)
Totara Waters Sub-Tropical Garden, NZ. (photo gallery demonstrates a lot of succulents)
Jade Plant ( Crassula argentea) University of Florida (PDF)
See also the Low water gardens page at this site, as many of the websites linked to there will include succulents |
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