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Two New Cactus and Succulent Books Timber Press has recently released two new books on cactus and succulents. Published in 1999 and 2000, these books add to the growing number of publications about these fascinating plants. cacti • cactus • book review • succulents
Afflictions of Succulents, Part 1a (Nematodes) Nematodes, or root knot, are often over-looked as a cause of stunted growth and wilting in plants. Knowing more about them may be the key to recognising their presence. cactus • cacti • succulent • succulents • succulent plants
Conophytums -- A Succulent Plant from South Africa Conophytums are small, succulent plants from South Africa. They have great potential as houseplants due to their preference for shade and winter growing. book review • book reviews • succulent books • conophytum • conophytums
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Fungi, Part II In Part II, we look at the Fungi's Botrytis cinerea(botrytis blight or gray mould), Colletotrichum spp., Dichotomophthora indica, and Drechlslera cactivora. fungi • cacti • cactus • succulent plants • plant diseases
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A Landmark Cactus Book The Cactus Family is a long awaited book by a well-known scholar. This is a landmark book that will be valuable for decades in the future. cactus • cacti • american cactus • american cacti
Fungi, the Final Installment Although researchers suspect some Pythium may actually be beneficial, an infestation of this soil-borne fungus in a collection can cause Havoc! Winding up this topic, charcoal spot on Opuntia is briefly discussed, and Erwinia bacterium are also examined. pythium • pythium • cacti • cacti • cactus
Five Tips for Cacti Growing Success Enjoy the fantastic shapes and stunning blooms of cacti in your home by following these tips for growing cacti successfully. growing cacti successfully • cactus care • cacti and succulent care • light requirements for cacti • watering cacti
A Cactus by Any Other Name The title "cactus" is often unwittingly bestowed upon plants that aren't Cacti at all. So why is it that all Cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are Cacti? It isn't as complicated as it sounds! succulent • cacti • cactus • lithops • saguaro
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Colorado Cactus Yes, we do have cacti in Colorado. From the lowest, dry places you can find and well up into the mountains, you need to watch your step or you might run into one. You might also see some exotic flowers crowning their thorns. And, do you know what is the most endangered cactus in the U.S.? Take a look here and I'll tell you. cactus;cacti;succulent;colorado;desert;prickly pea
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Spiny Arid Land Bromeliads; Plants with Attitude! In the greenhouse or in the garden, these plants will have your visitors full of fear and respect for the garden. The spiny Bromeliads are New World plants with almost no enemy. bromeliad • bromeliaceae • tillandsia • hectia • abromeitiella
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Summertime - and the Plants Are all Crispy Tired of lugging the hose? Is drought "business as usual" in your area? Here are some tips for reducing the need to water. drought • watering plants • sedum • lavender • silver foliage
Afflictions of Succulents, Part I (Pests) There is an impressive variety of pests anxiously awaiting the opportunity to pillage your succulents. Knowing how to defend your plants against these enemies is key to maintaining a healthy collection. Learn to Recognise Your Enemy, and mount an effective Counter-Attack. cacti • cactus • succulent • pests • spider mites
Planting the Walls If you're running out of horizontal garden space, you can always go vertical - even if the only vertical space you have is an old stone wall with fairly tiny cracks that only hold a small amount of dirt. The right plants can transform it from a gray, gloomy ruin to a flowering feature. aubrieta • rock cress • stone cress • sedum • orostachys |
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