Arid Adapted Collection (page 2)

Sedum roof, mid-July
Sedum roof. Image 3 of 4. Garage roof covered with flowering Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant

Sedum green roof. Garage roof covered with flowering Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant, shallow rooting and require little maintenance

Sedum roof, mid-August
Sedum roof. Image 4 of 4. Garage roof covered with deciduous Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant

Cacti in flower
Cacti (family Cactaceae) in flower. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Cactus in flower
Cactus (family Cactaceae) in flower, looking from above. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Bushes in pocket desert, Canada
Bushes in pocket desert. These are Rabbit brush (Chrysothamnus nauseosus) on the left and Antelope bush (Purshia tridentata) on the right

Ammophila arenaria leaf, light micrograph
Ammophila arenaria leaf. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) leaf, showing the characteristics that help reduce water loss

Orbea ciliata flower. Close-up of the reproductive organs of the succulent Orbea ciliata. Photographed in Cape Province, South Africa, in July

Pachyphytum oviferum flowers

Lithops lesliei Mariae
Living stone plant (Lithops lesliei Mariae )

Huernia guttata flower

Cacti garden. Sculpture of a womans head in a garden of cacti and succulents

Fynbos aloe (Aloe succotrina) plant in a terracotta pot

Lithops aucampiae Kuruman form
Living stone plants (Lithops aucampiae Kuruman form)

Aloe vera plant in a pot

Cheiridopsis denticulata flower
Stone plant (Cheiridopsis denticulata) flower. Photographed in the Namaqua National Park, South Africa

Stoeberia frutescens flowers. Photographed in the Namaqua National Park, South Africa

Desert mesemb (Conicosia elongata) flowers. Photographed in the Namaqua National Park, South Africa

Dwarf mesemb (Argyroderma sp. )
Dwarf mesemb (Argyroderma sp.) flower. Photographed in the Namaqua National Park, South Africa

Mesemb (Malephora purpurea-crocea) flowers. Photographed in the Bokkeveld plateau, near Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape, South Africa

Lithops pseudotruncatella dendritica
Living stone flower (Lithops pseudotruncatella dendritica)

Barrel cactus (Ferocactus sp.). This cactus is barrel-shaped, but becomes columnar with age and reaches around 4 metres in height

Cactus spines (Mammillaria sp. )
Cactus spines (Mammillaria sp.)

Cactus spines
Cactus. Spines on a cactus. The arrangement of spines around the central point is according to the Fibonacci series, a number series in which each number is the sum of the two preceding it

Hallucinogenic San Pedro cactus, Ecuador
San Pedro cactus. Like the famous peyote cactus, which is found mainly in Mexico and Texas, this cactus contains the hallucinogenic drug mescaline. It is native to Ecuador

Whisker cactus (Pachycereus schottii) in a desert. Photographed in the Sonoran desert, Baja California, Mexico

Agave americana Marginata
Century plant (Agave americana Marginata )

Echinocereus engelmannii
Strawberry cactus flowers (Echinocereus engelmannii). Photographed in Sedona, Arizona, USA

Decablone meintjesii
Decabelone flower Decabelone meintjesii

Spanish bayonet Variegata
Spanish bayonet leaves (Yucca aloifolia Variegata )

Teddy-bear cholla cactus (Opuntia bigelovii, light brown) with an ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens, green), growing in the Sonoran Desert, USA

Organ pipe cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) in a desert. Photographed at the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona, USA

Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) in a desert. Photographed at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona, USA

Sansevieria trifasciata Laurentii
Snake plant flowers (Sansevieria trifasciata Laurentii )

Euphorbia plant
Euphorbia (Euphorbia spiralis). This succulent plant is endemic to the Socotran archipelago of islands, meaning that it is found nowhere else

Lithops lesliei Warenton
Living stone flower (Lithops lesliei Warenton )

Showy stonecrop (Sedum spectabile)

Houseleeks (Jovibarba heuffelii)
House leeks (Jovibarba heuffelii, right and centre) in a container amongst other succulent plants

Schlumbergera bridgesii
Christmas cactus flowers (Schlumbergera bridgesii). This cactus is found in the Organ Mountain forests, north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is cultivated in Europe as a Christmas plant

Yucca Vittorio Emanuele II
Yucca plants (Yucca Vittoriro Emanuele II )

Nipple cactus flower (Mammilaria tetrancistra)

Lithops karasmontana var. aiaisensis
Living stone plant (Lithops karasmontana var. aiaisensis)

Lithops julii fulleri var. brunnea
Living stone plant (Lithops julii fulleri var. brunnera)

Houseleek plants (Sempervivum sp.). Houseleek leaves develop in pattern that follows the Fibonacci series, a number series in which each number is the sum of the two preceding it, for example 0, 1

Mammillaria geminispina
Twin-spined cacti (Mammillaria geminispina) in flower

Potted cactus plant. Potted silver torch cactus (Cleistocactus strausii). This cactus originates from South America. It forms narrow (6-centimetre- wide) columns up to 2.4 metres high

Cactus plant spines
Cactus plant. Tip of a polka dot cactus plant (Opuntia microdasys). This cactus originates from Mexico. It grows up to 90 centimetres high and spreads nearly 2 metres wide if allowed

Soaptree yucca (Yucca elata)
Soaptree yucca (Yucca elta) in wind-sculpted white gypsum dines. Photographed at the White Sands National Monument, USA

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Discover the beauty of arid-adapted plants, from the enchanting Lophophora williamsii to the striking Aeonium arboreum var. Atropurpureum. Explore the rugged landscapes where these resilient species thrive, such as the remote Abd al Kuri island and its unique Euphorbia. Marvel at the intricate patterns of Conophytum plants and be amazed by the camouflaged Lithops pseudotruncatella plants that blend seamlessly with their surroundings. Admire the vibrant hues of Aeonium Kiwi and witness nature's artistry in Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) standing tall against desert winds. Delight in Jojoba flowers' delicate beauty, capturing your attention with their captivating colors (C014 / 1561). Immerse yourself in a moment frozen in time as a raven perches on a majestic Joshua tree (C014 / 1537). Let Jojoba flowers transport you to an oasis amidst arid lands, their blooms radiating tranquility (C014 / 1564). Experience wonder through Conophytum minutum's miniature marvels, showcasing nature's ability to adapt and flourish even in harsh conditions. Join us on this journey into arid ecosystems, where life finds a way against all odds.