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Small, low-growing shrub from the Richtersveld in South Africa where it grows on quartz slopes often protected by other succulents or rocks. It exhibits heterophylly, where the 2 pairs of leaves it grows look different. The first pair is often cone-shaped and protects the second pair during the dormant season in summer. The second pair looks like bunny ears. This species and the entire genus are commonly stated as difficult, however, I have not found that this plant is difficult to care for.

A beautiful pelargonium and the only one with tube shaped flowers, it is native to South Africa. Almost unknown in cultivation.

The legendary cucumber tree of Socotra, an extremely sought after plant by enthusiasts. The only member of the family Cucurbitae to grow in a tree form. A pachycaul tree that is monoecious with spiky leaves arranged in a spiral

Has the longest binomial name of any plant, with 38 letters. Species epithet means "inclined towards the north". It is a miniature bulb, only growing to be 3-4 centimeters tall.
The second longest plant scientific name is Austrocephalocereus dolichospermaticus, with 37 letters.
The longest animal scientific name is Parastratiosphecomyia stratiosphecomiyioides, with 41 letters

A plant that can attain massive proportions, given about 1000 years or so. Massive caudex with many greyish green branches that are leafless. Also known as the Hedgehog plant. Extremely rare in cultivation.

A forgotten succulent Euphorbia from Guatemala, this species is related to Euphorbia guiengola. A very floriferous species, it can produce up to 500 flowers a year. Has similar care to most winter dormant species of Euphorbia, although it needs more humidity and water.

A Dorstenia native to Espirito Sancto, Brazil. One of the most unique Dorstenias because of the fact that their coenanthium, the Dorstenia's inflorescence, is spiraled. A strange, never seen in cultivation species!

An attractive mesemb with long, lanceolate leaves that are green with darker green spots. The plant comes from a caudex, which can be raised for effect. Easy to grow, has pink-purple leaves in the winter.

The Latin epithet "Peculiaris" means strange, which is very fitting for this plant. It has 2 sets of leaves, the first one lies flat on the ground, which is where it gets its common name "Stingray Plant," while the second one grows upwards. Easy to grow, has a summer dormancy. However, it is difficult to get to flower as it must be in direct sunlight.

This plant looks like a mini Titanopsis. It looks very similar with bumpy edges and the color, except that it is all miniaturized. Care is similar to titanopsis.

One of the bunny ear plants. Mitrophyllum seem to be quite difficult, and take many years to mature. They have a summer dormancy.

One of the rarest bunny ears, sometimes referred to under its synonym Monilaria globosa. Threatened with extinction, it is vulnerable according to SANBI.

One of the bunny ear succulents, most available from seed. Easy to care for as long as you respect its summer dormancy.

One of the bunny ear plants, most available from seed. Easy to grow as long as you respect their summer dormancy.

One of the bunny ear plants. One of the most popular of them, if not the most popular. Most available from seed. Easy to grow, as long as your respect their summer dormancy.

One of the bunny ear succulents. Easy to grow as long as you respect their summer dormancy. They will reward proper care with dazzling displays of white flowers.

One of the bunny ear succulents. Easy to grow as long as you respect their summer dormancy. They will reward you with dazzling displays of pink-purple flowers.

This is one of the Madagascar Minature Euphorbias, which are a group of miniature trees, being closely related to E. ambovombensis, E. decaryi, E. cylindrifolia and E. francoisii. The species has crinkly leaves and flowers freely. This species can be considered a more sun loving and a faster growing version of E. ambovombensis or E. decaryi, as well as having smoother skin than E. ambovombensis. This species is Critically Endangered, only known from Cap Saint Mary in Madagascar. This species requires full sun, and generous watering in the summer. It goes dormant in the winter. This species is a good choice for succulent bonsai.

A very difficult plant to cultivate because of its specific requirements and ease of rotting. The flowers are star shaped and apparently smell of animal waste.