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9 Succulents and CactusSouthern California has had a long love affair with Succulents and cacti. And it s no wonder. These plants provide dramatic statements, energizing colors, and exciting forms all for low water and maintenance costs. There is a lot to succulent is a plant that actively stores water in its stem, leaves and roots. All cacti are Succulents , but not all Succulents are cacti. Cactus is distinguished from other Succulents by its spines and hairs. Cactus spines grow in clumps, Succulents do not. These clumps of spines and hairs are the places where new flowers and growth comes from; succu-lents do not bloom or grow in this a general rule: Succulents do better along the coast, where there is little danger of frost and freeze. Cactus does better inland, where there is less danger of moisture and rot. This chapter provides notes on indi-vidual plant care, which includes right type of soil, irrigation, mulches, fertilization, pruning, pests and propagation.
A succulent is a plant that actively stores water in its stem, leaves and roots. All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. Cactus
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