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Cactii spp.
Cactus
Plant Facts
| Scientific Name | Cactii spp. |
| Principal Common Name | Cactus |
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| Synonym | |
| Description | This is a group of succulent plants that generally do not have leaves. Instead they are modified stems in the shape of cylinders, pads or joints that usually have spines. The modified stems hold water and help the plant survive severe drought. Generally the flowers large and very brightly colored. Often the fruit is colorful and sometimes edible. |
| General Comments | This group of plants has a very wide range and it is best to know the type of cactus before trying understand specific care. |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | Americas |
| Height Range | 2 - 0 IN |
| Spread Range | 0 - 0 |
| Flower Showy | Y |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 10 : 11 : 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
| USDA Zones | |
| Leaf Color | Blue-green : Bright Green : Dark Green : Gray-Green : Light Green : Medium Green |
| Leaf Texture | Fleshy |
| Form | Cactus |
| Flower Color | Gold : Lavender : Orange : Pink : Purple : Red : Yellow |
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| Ease of Growing | Easy : Average : Difficult |
| Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Partial Shade |
| Soil Preferences | Dry : Loam : Moist : Rich : Sandy : Well-drained |
| Watering Preferences | Medium : None : Sparse |
| Outstanding Features | Form : Shape : Texture : Thorns |
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