Succulents have been in cultivation for many years, and many are highly prized collectorsí items. Succulents, which are distinguished from cacti, are found throughout the world but it is in Southern Africa where the succulent flora reaches its highest concentration. Succulents are divided into three groups:

* leaf succulents such as Gasteria and Conophytum;
* stem succulents such as various Euphorbias and Stapelias and
* Caudiciforms, which makes use of a swollen organ such as a stem or root, which serves as a reservoir which may or may not be below ground level.

A typical example of a Caudiciform plant is Dioscorea elephantipes, the elephantís foot or turtle back plant. There are many other Caudiciforms: Kedrostis, Tylecodon, and Pachypodium to name but a few.

In the last few years there has been an unprecedented swing by plant collectors towards Caudiciform plants, and they are know enjoying great popularity with growers throughout the world.

Please ask us for a succulent plant list and mention the varieties of succulents you are most interested in.