Sometimes listed as Neoporteria nidus senilis, this has always been one of my favorite plants, especially when it sports it beautiful, bright red flowers. There'll be some very nice specimens o...
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Not much compares with these echinocereus flowers! Photos are copyright by Luther Sturtevant and Lynn-Marie Kara of Kara Nursery (www.karacactus.com). Please request permission before using.
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We're gearing up for the Oregon Cactus & Succulent Society Show and Sale in July (July 15-17). As in previous years, it will be at Portland Nursery on Stark Street in SE Portland. Following are s...
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A Gloxinia relative in the Gesneriaceae, this Sinningia has an above ground succulent tuber which reward us with these beautiful flowers and fuzzy green leaves in the Spring every year. Photos ...
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Our first photo for tonight is of Echeveria minima. As its name implies, it's small, but - wow! - what a stunner. At first glance, this may seem similar to the previous E. minima. Howe...
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It's epi season! We have never specialized in epicacti (Epiphyllum hybrids, etc.), we always have a large number. We just can't resist them. Enjoy! Photos are copyright ...
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One of our buyers has noted that an E-Bay seller has been using our photos without our permission and is selling plants which are misidentified as offsets from plants in our collection. We have ...
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My very best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a bountiful New Year! My apologies again for not posting recently. One of the last times I posted I commented about the heat this summer. Well,...
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Kara Nursery is again taking orders. These plants are so much a part of our life that it's hard to escape! We're also offering 10% off on the Aloes at this time. The Stapelia scitula has been...
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Sorry it's been so long since I posted to the blog. What can I say. We've been very busy. Tomorrow, if you're interested, you can join me at 1 pm for a presentation on growing succulent plants a...
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No one seems to know who created this cross, but it's a classic. It's an intergeneric cross between an Aloe and a Gasteria, probably Aloe aristata and Gasteria 'Little Warty'. We are busy prep...
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We're having an early heat wave here...and a very dry June. Today it was 98 F and the same or higher is expected for tomorrow. We're just not used to this! This is Lobivia 'Easter Bonnet', whi...
We always look forward to the flower of this old standard every year and it is dependable. Photos are copyright by Luther Sturtevant and Lynn-Marie Kara of Kara Nursery (www.karacactus.co...
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The hostas flower just about any time they feel like it, year around. Be that as it may, we're getting a wonderful bunch of flowers right now. They never cease to amaze! Photos are copyright by...
One thing about many of these rebutias: You never have to worry about flowers. Lots of flowers. Photos are copyright by Luther Sturtevant and Lynn-Marie Kara of Kara Nursery (www.karacactus.com...
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This is one of those small echeverias with real class. Photos are copyright by Luther Sturtevant and Lynn-Marie Kara of Kara Nursery (www.karacactus.com). Please request permission before us...
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This picture is a little dark. I took it in the morning before the sun got to that part of the greenhouse. Another outstanding epi flower. Photos are copyright by Luther Sturtevant and Lynn-Mar...
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Certainly a favorite. In our experience, not the easiest to grow but well worth it. Photos are copyright by Luther Sturtevant and Lynn-Marie Kara of Kara Nursery (www.karacactus.com). Pleas...
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The epis are still blooming like mad, but now, also, it's time for the hedgehogs! Photos are copyright by Luther Sturtevant and Lynn-Marie Kara of Kara Nursery (www.karacactus.com). Pleas...
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No comment needed. Photos are copyright by Luther Sturtevant and Lynn-Marie Kara of Kara Nursery (www.karacactus.com). Please request permission before using.
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No need to say anything about these gorgeous little critters. Enjoy your plants! Photos are copyright by Luther Sturtevant and Lynn-Marie Kara of Kara Nursery (www.karacactus.com). Please reque...
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Fun little plants which, indeed, glitter in the sun. Photos are copyright by Luther Sturtevant and Lynn-Marie Kara of Kara Nursery (www.karacactus.com). Please request permission before using.
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A view toward the north corner of greenhouse #1. Photos are copyright by Luther Sturtevant and Lynn-Marie Kara of Kara Nursery (www.karacactus.com). Please request permission before using.
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It's hard to keep up with all the epi flowers! Photos are copyright by Luther Sturtevant and Lynn-Marie Kara of Kara Nursery (www.karacactus.com). Please request permission before using.
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The epis continue to show their stuff! Photos are copyright by Luther Sturtevant and Lynn-Marie Kara of Kara Nursery (www.karacactus.com). Please request permission before using.
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