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Descriptions: Cactus plants come in a variety
of shapes, color and form.
Size: There is a large disparity in the
size of cactus plants, the smallest is only a
few inches tall, while the largest can grow up
to 63 feet tall!
Symbolism: Cactus flowers symbolice endurance,
warmth, maternal affection and love.
Grow Details: Cactus prefer dry, hot environments
and do well in drought conditions.
Grow Details
Soil Type: Dry or
Sandy Soil
Soil PH: Prefer alkaline with lime
Water: Take care not to over water.
Drought resistant.
Light: Full Sun
Grow Zone:
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Characteristics
Height: Varies a few inches to 63
feet tall.
Flower Colors: Varies
Propagation: Propagate by seed, cuttings
or grafting.
Division/Transplants: n/a
Blooming Period: Varies
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Type: Perennial
Herbal Remedy Properties: Many cactus
have medicinal values, Aloe Vera a popular cactus,
is still used to treat burns.
Native Area: Cactus are native to the
Americas, some species are native to Africa and
Sri Lanka.
Other: All cacti are succulents, but not
all succulents are cacti.
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