They can be layered like an artichoke in appearance, but they are more so related to a group of cacti called chollas. At the end of the needles, spines reach out further to protect this plant. They grow with large, thick stems with large ‘needles’ that surround the stems. One of the interesting cacti on this list is Eve’s Needle. Opuntia subulata – Eve’s Needle Buy it from: Read our care guide for in-depth care information on these strange stone-like succulents. Lithops can be a bit tricky to care for, but with a little old-fashioned neglect, they’ll do just fine. In autumn, they produce surprisingly large yellow or white flowers. They come in a variety of colors, all resembling natural shades of stone. At maturity, they usually measure under three inches in both height and diameter. Sometimes called Living Stones, these drought-loving little weirdos are native to South Africa. Although it makes great ground cover if the climate allows, its twisting octopus-like leaves look great in hanging containers as well. Van Balen’s Aloe grows best in well-draining soil with plenty of suns. A light frost is fine, but if you are expecting frigid weather, be sure to bring the plant in or protect it from the cold. At maturity, Crawling Octopus measures up to three feet in height and four feet in diameter.Īloe vanbalenii is tolerant of extreme heat but cannot handle freezing temperatures. In winter, the plant produces yellowish-orange flowers atop a slender inflorescence. The more stress the plant undergoes, the deeper the color. The leaves start out as a vibrant shade of green and turn orange and red with increased sun exposure. The vibrant red-orange leaves make Van Balen’s Aloe stand out from most Aloe that you may be familiar with. Aloe vanbalenii ‘Crawling Octopus’ or ‘Van Balen’s Aloe’ Buy it from: Watering should be infrequent, especially during the Baseball Plant’s winter dormancy period. As with most cacti, adequate drainage is necessary in preventing root rot.
The flowers produced by Euphorbia obesa are tiny, greenish-yellow and have a sweet scent.īaseball Plants prefer partial shade, but if you notice the plaid pattern fading, the plant needs more light.
It’s a rather petite cactus and can grow up to eight inches tall and about 3.5 inches wide. This dome-shaped cactus is usually grayish-green with orange or purple bands that create a plaid-like pattern. If you’re looking for a simple but strange looking plant to add to your collection, look no further than Euphorbia obesa. Euphorbia obesa ‘Baseball Plant’ Buy it from: Propagation is incredibly easy and can be done with leaves, stem cuttings, or offsets. The more sun this plant receives, the more vibrant its color will be. Like most succulents, excess moisture must be avoided at all costs. In late spring to early summer, Baby’s Necklace produces petite white flowers.īaby’s Necklace is an easy to care for succulent and is great for inexperienced and experienced gardeners alike. The stems can reach up to 12 inches in height and typically grows in clumps. Its leaves are small, puffy, and stacked along the stems, similar to the beads on a necklace. It’s a cross of Crassula perforata and Crassula rupestris. Espostoa melanostele ‘Peruvian Old Lady Cactus’īaby’s Necklace is actually a hybrid that was created by Myron Kimnach. Euphorbia mammillaris variegata ‘Indian Corn Cob’ Aloe vanbalenii ‘Crawling Octopus’ or ‘Van Balen’s Aloe’ Kalanchoe rhombopilosa ‘Pies from Heaven’ Espostoa melanostele ‘Peruvian Old Lady Cactus’
In fact, while there aren’t any crested varieties in this list if you find a succulent with the cresting mutation, then that will be one of the most unique kinds of succulents that you can get.
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