Xerosicyos pubescens purple-red making it an ideal choice

making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping or low-water gardens

Pachycereus Pringlei was once harvested as a food source

Agave weberi is a low-maintenance succulent plant that generally does not require frequent fertilization

making it a true showstopper in any garden

Xerosicyos pubescens purple-red making it an ideal choiceIntroducing the Xerosicyos pubescens, which is also known as Zygosicyos pubescens. Native to Madagascar, this unusual succulent is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. The genus name comes from the Greek words xeros (dry) and sicyos (cucumber). The tiny hairs on the leaves are given their species name. The Xerosicyos pubescens is a dioecious perennial caudiciform plant with a large caudex from which creeper deciduous vines with tendrils emerge. The