It almost seems impossible to think now (as we've been below freezing day and night since last Friday), but during the first week of January it was mild enough that I mailed a tillandsia to my mom up in Spokane, and I received a shipment of succulents from California.![]()
This box of plant goodness came from Hans at Dry Oasis (shop, blog, Insta). I knew they were on the way, he'd sent a note saying he was sending a sample pack of a few agaves and aloes. Incredibly nice, right? I've been following his plant escapades for years now; like his building of an astounding rock garden on the hillside beneath his home (latest post here), and his growing nursery operation (post here). Let's take a look at what's in the box, shall we?
Everything was so carefully packaged, with the names of each plant written on the wrap. Best of all, he uses completely recyclable materials. ![]()
There was also a detailed packing list.
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And the plants, wowsa! Agave xylonacantha
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Aloe broomii, I wonder why he thought I would like this one? (SPIKES!)
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Agave filifera
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There are three different aloes that I can't help but think of as "fan aloes" because of the way they grow when they're small. They'll snap out of it as they get larger. Aloe vanbalenii...
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Aloe wickensii
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Aloe microstigma, I think with these plants my aloe collection has doubled. You don't find many aloes up here labeled with their names and as healthy as these.
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Finally, a surprise bonus (not on the packing slip) Agave isthmensis 'Rum Runner'!
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Hans remembered my spotting a plant at Terrain with the ridiculous price of $178 (and it didn't even look healthy), now I have this beauty...
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Here's a group portrait post unboxing...
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I have to admit that with all the storm prep I did (more on that soon) I didn't get them potted up as quickly as I would have liked. But when I finally did, well...look at those roots!
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There are so many plants in my garden that have been struggling to stay alive during the last week, being a gardener definitely has it's difficult times. It makes my heart happy to also know there are people in this world kind enough to send you a box of plants just because they know you'll like them. Thank you Hans!
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I really was impressed with just how perfect these plants were, flawless! I've linked to Hans'website with each plant name, he has a wealth of information and photos there. For some of them he also links to other websites with even more information...
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