tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post208658543471495561..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Spring at the Ruth Bancroft GardenGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-34946319207513200932015-04-16T17:16:35.532-07:002015-04-16T17:16:35.532-07:00Yes, Xanthorrhoea nana is a much smaller grass tre...Yes, Xanthorrhoea nana is a much smaller grass tree. It only grows to 2 ft. (and even that takes forever). Like most xanthorrhoeas, availability is a huge issue. As in: they're impossible to find.<br /><br />There are several sources for Agave colorata x bovicornuta. The RBG nursery carries it as does <a href="http://starr-nursery.com/shop/agaves/agave-mad-cow/" rel="nofollow">Greg Starr</a> (he sells his under the clever cultivar name 'Mad Cow').Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-50890280901520792842015-04-16T14:23:30.359-07:002015-04-16T14:23:30.359-07:00Xanthorrhoea nana? You don't say....didn'...Xanthorrhoea nana? You don't say....didn't know there were smaller species.<br /><br />And colorata x bovicornuta, wow! Love the flowers on mitis, can't wait to see mine. Usually I'm bummed when an agave flowers, but not this time.<br /><br />Very comprehensive tour, Gerhard. Don't worry, we'll never tire of tours of the RBG.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048985060349929026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-52643184561034209822015-04-16T11:53:21.387-07:002015-04-16T11:53:21.387-07:00Like you, I associate Aloe striata with red flower...Like you, I associate Aloe striata with red flowers but the RBG also has plants with orange flowers. They have a lot of unusual aloes, seeing how curator Brian Kemble is a renowned aloe expert.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-31953602653753373982015-04-15T15:51:58.782-07:002015-04-15T15:51:58.782-07:00Great photos as usual! I didn't know that the...Great photos as usual! I didn't know that the flower color of Aloe striata could vary. I have to visit that garden one day.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-62892505912535054502015-04-15T15:39:56.240-07:002015-04-15T15:39:56.240-07:00The RBG has been adding a lot of interesting compa...The RBG has been adding a lot of interesting companion plants: leucospermums, leucadendrons, and other goodies from the southern hemisphere. Plus, I'm seeing more agaves from Baja California. It's amazing how much new stuff there is to look at whenever I go (every three months or so).Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-89469393989502712922015-04-15T15:37:45.819-07:002015-04-15T15:37:45.819-07:00The temperatures were MUCH more pleasant last Satu...The temperatures were MUCH more pleasant last Saturday than during the 2013 Garden Bloggers Fling :-)<br /><br />I have several Agave colorata, and each one has its own unique look. A super cool species!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-15813935311778866962015-04-15T15:36:32.961-07:002015-04-15T15:36:32.961-07:00And it's getting better every year thanks to t...And it's getting better every year thanks to the wonderful folks working and volunteering there.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-83910665573236963532015-04-15T15:35:26.751-07:002015-04-15T15:35:26.751-07:00I, too, hope the Visitor and Education Center will...I, too, hope the Visitor and Education Center will become a reality. It would propel the garden into the 21st century as far as facilities and revenue opportunities goes.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-85756630235386088402015-04-15T09:40:13.137-07:002015-04-15T09:40:13.137-07:00I'm always concerned that I'll cease to fi...I'm always concerned that I'll cease to find something new to photograph when I visit Cistus. Of course that's just crazy, there's always something new, and if not it's nice to revisit old favorites. BTW yes, I am inspired to transform my own garden into a miniature RBG...darn climate.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-34849046355596475982015-04-15T07:36:30.216-07:002015-04-15T07:36:30.216-07:00Brings back memories of our visit during the fling...Brings back memories of our visit during the fling. How cool that you can visit regularly! Love this place! Agave colorata is going on my list. Thanks for another drool -worthy tour!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-37721042617906843212015-04-14T23:29:07.405-07:002015-04-14T23:29:07.405-07:00So lucky to be able to visit this legendary garden...So lucky to be able to visit this legendary garden regularly. One day we'll make it :)Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-57904585907795353632015-04-14T22:57:37.660-07:002015-04-14T22:57:37.660-07:00Wonderful garden, wonderful photos -- oh, those bl...Wonderful garden, wonderful photos -- oh, those blooming yuccas...! Good video, too [Salvia pachyphylla at 3.24!!! How I love that plant...]. Hope the new Visitor and Education Center Project will be a rousing, barn-raising success. Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.com