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Texas Rainbow Cactus (Echinocereus dasyacanthus)

Texas Rainbow Cactus (Echinocereus dasyacanthus)   Usually found on rocky slopes and the desert floor of the Chihuahuan Desert, in west Texas, New Mexico, and northern Mexico. The Texas Rainbow Cactus generally grows in one cylindrical stem to about 16 … Continue reading

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The Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)

The Saguaro Cactus – The Largest Cactus Native to the United States The saguaro cactus (pronounced “sah-wah-roh”) is an iconic symbol of the old west. This huge cactus can reach heights of over 70 feet, and weigh nearly 10 tons. … Continue reading

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Growing Cactus

For success in growing cactus start with healthy plants.  You can purchase cactus at a local nursery, from an on-line store, or from a local cactus club.   Also make sure that you understand what cactus you have and where they came from.  A lot of people … Continue reading

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