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The Twelve Days of Cactus (2)

by December 21, 2016 – Posted in: Succulents

Several years ago, I posted the first version of  my “Twelve Days of Cactus” on GGW. This is an updated (and I hope improved) version that has a corresponding YouTube video complete with music. The “first day” of both is the same—that dove in a prickly pear tree is just too good not to use again. Now, see if [...]

Succulents in Sweaters

by December 4, 2012 – Posted in: Garden Plants, Succulents

Turk’s cap cactus uses its pelt to collect moisture. It’s native to a maritime location that gets fog but very little rain. As far as the other fuzzy succulents shown here, the best I can come up with is that their filaments help them gain a few degrees of cold protection. If you have a better [...]