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Pachyphytum some such.  They seem to drop their bulbous leaves if you look at them funny. This pot (afternoon shade) seems to be holding itself together, has a nice powdery farina.   Eucalyptus pleurocarpa, from  Waltzing Matilija in the slope since summer 2024.  It has happily tripled in size, absolutely love the ghostly hue of the interior.  Will grow to 6-8' tall & wide. And a little trial I have going on, which I lovingly call "The Weed Trees".  I want to overhaul the front garden, but I need full focus for that project.  Summer is not the time to plant here, so likely will be fall/finish in spring. So, why not do something in the meantime.  It began when Ivan suggested Podachaenium eminens, Giant Tree Daisy for a spot in the back.  I ended up with something else back there, but thought how fun this would be in the front.  It is said to tolerate heat, but needs some afternoon protection.  The leaves have a spicy pineap...

and a visit with Hans at  Dry Oasis Plants .  I had purchased a 5 gallon Aloe online, too big to ship.  I've always wanted to go in person, and it's just an hour drive.  Not too shabby!  Look at how immaculate the set-up is,  and so MANY aloes. Backing up a bit, when we left Livermore we drove by a local "Hands Off" protest.  I've been taking a break from news, for some personal peace and didn't know this was planned.  And another group as we entered Main St. in Half Moon Bay.    Very peaceful. And I didn't notice any misspelled words.  ;) This was a family day, not a "Tracy gets to go to all the nurseries day".  We planned to do a nice walk along the beach trail, and I was allowed the one visit to Dry Oasis.  Hmph.  But first, lunch at Half Moon Brewing Company.  My diet is usually plant heavy + pescatarian-ish.  I couldn't resist fish'n chips and an IPA.   Sophia ordered the mussels & fries, ...