Cacti & Succulents
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Peruvian Apple Cactus Info – Learn About Peruvian Cactus Care
Growing Peruvian apple cactus is a simple way to add a beautiful form to the landscape. Click here for information on growing this column cactus.
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Matucana Cactus Care – Learn About Growing Matucana Cactus
Interested in growing a Matucana cactus variety? Click here to learn more about these cacti and how to get them to the blossoming stage.
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Pachycereus Elephant Cactus Info: Tips For Growing Elephant Cactus At Home
Love elephants? Try growing elephant cacti. While the name elephant cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) may sound familiar, don’t confuse this plant with the more commonly planted Portulacaria elephant bush. Learn more about this interesting cactus plant here.
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What Is Brain Cactus: Cristata Information And Care
One of the many species of Mammillaria, Cristata is the form known as brain cactus. It is an easy-to-grow cactus and makes a great houseplant or outdoor specimen in warmer climates. Click here for some Cristata information along with care and growing tips.
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Opuntia Cactus Varieties: What Are Different Types Of Opuntia Cactus
Opuntia is the largest genus in the cactus family. You will recognize most by their classic "prickly pear" appearance. Growing Opuntia in gardens adds desert appeal and unique flora to the landscape. Learn more about the plants in this article.
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Jovibarba Care – Tips On Growing Jovibarba Plants
Jovibarba is closely related to hens and chicks, but for all its similarities in appearance, the plant is a separate species. It is, however, in the same family, sharing identical site preferences and an almost indistinguishable appearance. Learn more about this plant here.
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Moving A Cactus Plant: How To Transplant A Cactus In The Garden
Occasionally, mature cactus plants have to be moved. Moving cacti in the landscape, especially large specimens, can be a challenge. The following article contains tips on how to transplant a cactus without harm to you or the plant.
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Cactus Plant Protection – How To Keep Rodents Away From Cactus
For some gardeners, rodents feeding on cactus can become a serious problem. Poison is one option, but you take the risk of harming birds and wildlife. If you're wondering how to keep rodents away from cactus, click this article for a few suggestions.
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Caring For Barrel Cactus In The Garden - How To Grow Barrel Cactus
Barrel cacti are the classic desert denizens of lore. There are two types, the echinocactus and the ferrocactus. Each can be grown indoors or out. Learn more about growing them in this article.
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Why Is My Ocotillo Not Blooming – How To Get Ocotillo Flowers
Ocotillos are notable for their bright red flowers and whip-like stems. If you're wondering, "Why is my ocotillo not blooming?", click this article for some possible reasons and solutions to make this desert wonder fully flower.
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Euphorbia Medusa’s Head Care: How To Grow A Medusa’s Head Plant
The genus Euphorbia boasts a number of fascinating and beautiful plants, and the Medusa's Head euphorbia is one of the most unique, with grayish-green, snake-like branches and yellowish-green blooms. Want to learn how to grow a Medusa's Head? Click here.
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Harvesting Prickly Pear Fruit: When And How To Pick Prickly Pear Cactus
When do you harvest prickly pear fruit? Foragers interested in trying the fruits for themselves should read on for a few tips on how to pick prickly pear cactus and what to do with them once you have a bountiful harvest. This article will help.
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Huernia Cactus Care: How To Grow A Lifesaver Cactus
The biggest challenges with Huernia cactus care are overwatering, incorrect lighting and mealybugs. Let's go through some guidelines on how to grow a Lifesaver cactus and, hopefully, get some of the blooms for which it is named. Get more info in this article.
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Lithops Succulent: How To Grow Living Stone Plants
Lithops succulent plants are often called "living stones" but they also look a bit like cloven hooves. Find out how to grow living stone plants in this article so you can enjoy these interesting rock look-a-likes.
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Sedeveria ‘Lilac Mist’ Info – Learn About Lilac Mist Plant Care
Succulents are more popular than ever these days, and why not? They are easy to grow, come in a range of varieties, and look really cool. A newer hybrid cultivar called Sedeveria ‘Lilac Mist’ is a great choice. Learn more about the plant in this article.
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Living Rock Care: Growing A Jewel Plant Living Rock
Titanopsis, the living rock or jewel plant, is an unusual succulent that many growers want to grow, but with unfortunate results from a single watering. Learning to withhold water is particularly important when providing living rock care. This article has more info.
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Jet Beads Sedeveria: How To Grow A Jet Beads Plant
With their ease of care, succulent plants are ideal gifts for budding gardeners and green-thumbs in training. One such plant, Jet Beads stonecrop is perfect for even the most avid succulent plant collector. Learn more about it in this article.
