Sky Plant

Plants > Bromeliads

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sky PlantScientific Name: Tillandsia ionanthaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: BromeliadsSize: Rosette height: 2.5–3.5 in (6–9 cm); Rosette width: 2.0–3.0 in (5–8 cm)Weight: 0.35–0.70 oz (10–20 g) per mature offsetLifespan: 3–5 years per individual...

Prickly Pear

Plants > Succulents & Cacti

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Prickly PearScientific Name: Opuntia ficus-indicaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Succulents & CactiSize: Height: 10–16 ft (3–5 m); Width: 10–15 ft (3–4.5 m); Paddle pads: 12–20 in (30–50 cm) longWeight: Mature cactus specimens can...

Saguaro Cactus

Plants > Succulents & Cacti

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Saguaro CactusScientific Name: Carnegiea giganteaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Succulents & CactiSize: Height: 33–52 ft (10–16 m); Record height reached 78 ft (23.8 m)Weight: 3,000–6,000 lb (1,300–2,700 kg) when fully saturated with...