our cacti and succulents Garden
SHEILAM boasts a vast variety of cacti, succulents and cycads. The farm has been recognized by authorities as owning one of the finest collections of specimen plants world-wide. Marvel at the sizes, shapes and colours of the very big and the very small. Get up close to the wonderful world of camouflage, self-defence mechanisms and survival strategies. If one looks closely, the most interesting textures and designs are found.
We offer Guided Tours for groups of minimum 4 people. Please book well in advance!
Echinocactus grusoniiMother-in-law's chair or Golden barrel cactus. Specimens of nearly 1 meter tall and 80 cm in diameter are in the collection. These plants are almost extinct in the wild due to the construction of a dam (Mexico).SITE 14, 2, 20 | Cyphostemma juttaeBushman's grape - this specimen is 3m tall. The red berry like fruit is very attractive, but toxic (Namibia). SITE 22, 20 | Agave victoria-reginaeThese lovely small agaves are from Mexico. This plant flowers once in its lifetime. SITE 14 |
Oreocereus celcianusWith it's long dense white hairs it is known as the old man of the Andes. It grows in Bolivia, Peru and Northern Argentina. SITE 13 | ![]() |
Dioscorea elephantipesAlso known as Elephant's foot or turtleback plant. A caudex plant with a heavily armoured storage organ that resembels a turtleback (RSA). SITE 3 |
Neobuxbaumia polylophaor "Cone cactus". Originates from Mexico. Can grow up to 13 meter. SITE 2, 20 | School classes are welcome! And we offer guided tours Please book well in advance! Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10h00 and 13h00Cost R125 per person Minimum pax 4 Booking essential Duration approximately 1.5h No credit card facility book a guided tour | Aloe dichotomaThese dichotomously branched trees are from Namaqualand. The Bushmen made quivers from the stem...hence the name Quivertree. SITE 13, 19, 23 |
CONTACT
Sheilam Cactus Garden & Nursery
Klaasvoogds West Road
Robertson 6705 | South Africa
Phone: +27 (0)23 626 4133
or +27 (0)23 627 0032
Opening Hours:
Mo-Thu: 8am - 5.30pm
Fridays: 8am - 4pm
Saturdays: 8.30am - 2pm
Greenhouses not open to the public over weekends
Closed on Sundays and religious holidays (Good Friday, 25 & 26 December)
NB: Nurseries and clients requiring specialist attention, by appointment only.
SERVICES
- Guided Tours:
Tue-Thu, minimum pax 4
@ R125 per person - Corporate Gifts
- Wedding Favours - please download our pricelist here.
- Landscaping Advice
- Venue for photo- or fashion shoots - please download our pricelist here. For venue bookings use the contact form or call us.