Mother of Hundred'sThe Most Prolific Clustering Cactus for Phoenix Gardens Mother of Hundreds (Mammillaria compressa) is one of the most charming and easy to grow clustering cacti for Phoenix Valley landscapes. This compact cactus produces dense mounds of cylindrical stems covered in soft white spines, then rewards you with rings of vibrant pink to magenta flowers in spring. True to its name, it multiplies freely through offsets, gradually forming impressive colonies

but these events are uncommon in most Valley locations

extends the yellow spring bloom with a cleaner habit

Give it 8 feet of spacing for screening or 10 to 12 feet as a specimen

Whether you're anchoring a modern xeriscape in Scottsdale

it can survive entirely on Phoenix's natural rainfall in most locations

Spring (Feb to Apr): A fresh green flush follows the brief winter leaf drop

South-facing walls provide extra warmth

Bottlebrush Aloe: tall winter-blooming spikes that echo Cape Aloe's vertical drama at a complementary scale

Foothill Palo Verde is a compact native desert tree (15 to 20 ft wide)

a hard freeze causes tip dieback

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Desert Spoon: Sculptural native accent that reads well beneath the compact ash canopy