Oxalis versicolor *Candy Cane Flowers* Mesemb Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' The

Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' The Japanese Sea Urchin cactus

Peperomia graveolens Family: Piperaceae  An unusual succulent species of this popular houseplant genus

Takes normal cactus care except it is more sensitive to overwatering than most

The plant branches readily and is fairly fast growing

The hotter it is the less it should be watered or the roots may rot

Oxalis versicolor *Candy Cane Flowers* Mesemb Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' TheOxalis versicolor An attractive winter growing shamrock species from South Africa. Plants make numerous leaves that form a whorl on short stems. Flowers are a beautiful white with a red stripe on the outside, white inside. Reminds me of a candy cane or barber pole! Easy to grow. It is a winter grower so water regularly (in succulent terms) from fall until spring, then cut back or stop all together in the summer. It usually drops its leaves during the