Sacred Succulents

Sacred Succulents
Rare, endangered & beneficial Xerophytes, Plants and seeds

Greetings! Sacred Succulents was founded in 1997, borne from our love of plants and a calling to their conservation through propagation, dissemination and education. The opportunity to share our lives with plants has gifted us with many blessings. Though we are involved with the conservation of a diversity of plants from many terrains at our biosanctuary here in northen California, the main focus of our offerings is on xerophytes such as cacti and other succulents. We have created a catalog that is fully illustrated and loaded with ethnobotanical and horticultural information including general succulent care and detailed seed germination and propagation techniques. Many of the plants listed in the catalog are seriously endangered in their natural habitats. We offer them to you in the hopes of the preservation of these species. Widespread dispersal of plants along with propagation on an individual level is one of the most viable means of helping protect wild populations while assuring the evolutionary expansion of these botanical wonders. We do not sell wild collected plants, all of our offerings are grown from seed or cuttings. We offer various Ariocarpus species including A. bravoanus, A. fissuratus, and A. retusus varieties...Aztekium species...Pachycereus species... Pelecyphora species... Strombocactus disciformis... dozens of Trichocereus species including new hybrids, heirloom strains, and cristate and monstrose San Pedros... endangered Turbinicarpus species...Aloes... rare Baobabs... several aromatic Bursera species used as sources for the wondrous Copal incense... Commiphora species... obscure Delosperma species... caudiciform Dioscorea... Hoodia gordonii; a popular and effective appetite supressant... Rooibos and Honeybush seed... Rhodiola species... several Sceletium species, including S. tortuosum, source of an esteemed South African medicinal inebrient... a selection of unusual edibles and medicinals... and much more!

Please send $2 ($4 international) to receive our fully illustrated, highly informative catalog and additional supplements.

Grafting of a slower growing species onto a faster growing stock increases plant growth significantly. It is a viable means of quickly producing mature specimens for seed production and vegetative propagation. This illustrated guide covers all aspects of grafting, from week old seedlings to mature specimens. Includes tricks we have learned over the years that help make this valuable conservation technique accessible and practical. Focuses mainly on Cactaceae but coverage is given to Euphorbiaceae, Apocynaceae and other succulent families. $6.00 postage paid.