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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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Outdoor Succulent Flower Bed Arrangement Rehab

Outdoor Succulent Flower Bed Arrangement Rehab

It was a pretty darn rainy winter this year, but the rainy season seems to have passed and now we’re…
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Succulents With Red Tips: Blazing Beauty Brought on by Stress

Succulents With Red Tips: Blazing Beauty Brought on by Stress

When succulents are stressed, many will change colour as a result of this stress. Sometimes the change in colour is…
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Is Your Jade Plant Top Heavy? Here’s What You Do

Is Your Jade Plant Top Heavy? Here’s What You Do

If you’ve got a potted jade plant and are starting to think it’s grown a little too top heavy to…
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Do Succulent Leaves Grow Back? Will Succulents Regrow If Leaves Fall Off?

Do Succulent Leaves Grow Back? Will Succulents Regrow If Leaves Fall Off?

If you’ve got a succulent whose leaves have been damaged, started to fall off, or have dried up completely at…
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