Future Cacti/Succulent Area

This is the heart-shaped section of my yard that is currently pathetic looking but soon will be host to many kinds of aloes, a prickly pear cactus, other assorted cacti and succulents, some pitaya, etc. The large aloe I have had for many years, my chickens recently assaulted it.

Notice the sand. There is virtually no soil in our yard. Welcome to south Florida.

Christmas Cactus

This plant doesn't excite me much, but Jason wanted it. Purchased in Plant City at a fruit stand. I want to experiment with propagating it.

Mystery Cactus

This is a very special cactus to me. I have had it since I was probably 16 years old. If anyone could I.D. this for me, I'd appreciate it.

I bought it for $3 in the assorted cactus area at Home Depot. It lived in the tiny pot for years, neglected, before being planted in the ground in Gainesville, Florida, for 4 years while I attended UF. After being planted in the ground, the top part of it sprouted up. It survived neglect and freezing temperatures before being dug up and brought back to West Palm Beach, where it awaits being planted in the new section of the yard devoted to cacti and succulents. I can't believe it is still alive.