Trees, Shrubs, & Cacti of South Texas
 OK This guide book devotes a page to each species treated, with half the page taken up by a color picture of a flowering or fruiting specimen of the species in question. On the same page some data are given. Arranged by family (look for Leguminosae under ... [... more]
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Unusual Cacti At The Huntington
Golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) (figure D) is recognized by its prominent ribs and colorful armor. Barrel cactus is among the easiest cacti to cultivate. Plants require full sun and fast-draining soil and should be watered generously ... [... more]
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Abnormal Growth In Cacti And Succulents
Each cacti or succulent species has its own particular shape or growth habit that is considered normal. If the stems are weak or thin, or malformed, this can also be a sign that the plant isn’t receiving enough sunlight. In extreme cases where ... [... more]
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Perennials In Winter Scale On Cacti
This scale insect can kill whole prickly pear plants, but that takes a long time. Using water or insecticidal soaps on a frequent basis may be sufficient to prevent significant damage to the prickly pear cacti. In ... [... more]
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Holiday Cacti
Holiday cacti are distinguished from each other by their leaf margins. Christmas cactus are identified from other blooming holiday cactus by their rounded or scalloped leaf margins. Thanksgiving and Easter cacti have ... [... more]
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Sunscald And Fungal Problems Of Cacti And Succulents
There are ways to minimize such problems. First, provide the plants with good air circulation. Next, be sure they are receiving enough sunlight for that particular species of cacti or succulent. Finally, don’t allow the soil to stay chronically ... [... more]
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Cacti: The Illustrated Dictionary
This dictionary concentrates on the globular cacti, particularly Mammillaria, but includes some popular columnar cactus forms such as Echinocereus. [... more]
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Peyote and Other Psychoactive Cacti
Classic on peyote an psychoactive cacti growing. Describes obtaining seeds, growing, cloning and grafting, and extracting maximum output of mescaline and other alkaloids. Includes Peyote, San Pedro, Donana and other cacti. Discusses legal aspects with ... [... more]
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Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents
The Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents features the history, cultivation, and imaginative use of more than 300 plants -- in step-by-step color stages. This is a feast of in-depth information and eye-catching photography. DK's new line of paperback ... [... more]
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What Are Cacti?
When one hears the word cacti, the desert may immediately come to mind. However, they are widely dispersed. Just in case you thought all of them needed a warm climate, consider the ones grow in chilly areas of Patagonia and Chile. They can be ... [... more]
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Growing Cacti And Other Succulents In The Conservatory ...
Cacti and succulents make some of the most interesting displays imaginable, in gardens of almost any type and size. And, these resilient, low-maintenance plants can take almost anything the climate throws at them. Whether used as striking accents in ... [... more]
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Cacti of the Desert Southwest
The deserts of the American Southwest boast a remarkable diversity of drought-tolerant plant life, including many species found nowhere else on earth. And no group says "desert" quite like cacti. Their prickly nature notwithstanding, cacti and ... [... more]
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