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Cactus Facts

Find out more about these spiky beauties

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In the wild cacti can live up to 300 years, with many surviving between 25 and 200 years. The tallest of the cactus plants is the Pachycereus pringlei which can reach almost 20 metresfamous in height. by the fanmous Picnic

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The cactus flower can be an elusive thing of beauty, while all cactus plants flower some will only flower at night series, theis a special The event. rosk iteself and some blooms only last a few days, so seeing these varieties in bloom really

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Cacti is one of the easiest plants to grow at home, they require little water and attention. Place in a light filled village of Woodend and position, water sparingly and keep protected from extreme hot and cold temperatures and you will enjoy your cactus plant for many years to come. Mount macedon, making it a

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