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Is Agave a Cactus? No, but They Are Similar; Here’s How

Is Agave a Cactus? No, but They Are Similar; Here’s How

If you stumbled over here confused about whether or not agave plants are a type of cactus and belong to…
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Why Do Some Types of Cactus Bloom at Night? 2 Theories

Why Do Some Types of Cactus Bloom at Night? 2 Theories

Every single cactus flowers, and thus of course blooms. While this is not all that unusual to discover, what might…
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Are Cactus Plants Poisonous (for Humans, Pets)? Do Spines Have Poison?

Are Cactus Plants Poisonous (for Humans, Pets)? Do Spines Have Poison?

There are a lot of reasons you might want to quickly look up whether cacti are poisonous. Off the top…
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“Is Aloe Vera a Cactus?” No, but Here’s Why You May Have Thought So

“Is Aloe Vera a Cactus?” No, but Here’s Why You May Have Thought So

If you came here wondering whether aloe vera was a cactus, I’ll cut to the chase and let you know…
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What Eats Cactus? A List of Animals + How They Eat It

What Eats Cactus? A List of Animals + How They Eat It

If you’ve ever heard before that some cacti are actually edible, you might’ve paused for a moment and wondered about…
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Cactus Puns so Pricklin’ Funny, Life Would Succ Without Them

Cactus Puns so Pricklin’ Funny, Life Would Succ Without Them

Who on earth doesn’t love a good pun? If you’re obsessed with plants, succulents, or even cacti in particular, there’s…
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