Think cacti and
succulents are the
same? While both are
moist and fleshy, cacti
are unique because
they have areoles —
pad-like buds from
which their shoots,
spines and flowers grow.
1. Replicate the wild and
plant golden barrel cacti in
drifts. They grow to about
75cm in height, so make
sure you have enough room
And while they may look
like comfy little ottomans,
we don’t recommend
sitting on them.
. .
2. You’ll love the brilliant
pink flowers of
Neoporteria
sp., which bloom during
the warmer months.
d see how simple they are
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