Mexican fence post cactus description
If you love cacti, then you’ll love the Mexican fence post (Pachycereus marginatus) cactus. Its descriptive name conjures up images […]
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Trichocereus hybrid cactus care
Since moving to the southwestern United States more than 20 years ago, I have grown lots of Trichocereus hybrids (also
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Creosote bush description
When I lived in New Mexico, my house was surrounded by naturally growing creosote bushes. Today, I live near Phoenix,
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Silver Torch Cactus care
The silver torch sactus (Cleistocactus straussii) is a strikingly beautiful columnar cactus. I have a lot of them growing in
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How to grow Opuntia Johnson’s hybrid
If you’d like a unique-looking and easy-to-grow cactus that stays relatively small, I’d suggest the Opuntia quitensis Johnson’s hybrid. Read
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