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  Cacti and succulents are now a very common houseplant and caring for your cacti and succulents is important. They come in a vast range of shapes and sizes from the petite to the grand. Cacti and succulents fall into the same group because they both have characteristics meaning they can survive in arid environments. The native habitat for most cacti and succulents is a desert. Therefore, they will grow best in lots of light, good drainage, high temperatures and low moisture. However, there are some cacti and succulents, such as Schlumbergera, which have a native environment of a rainforest so prefer semi-shade and humid conditions. To care for a cacti and succulent, it is best to try to recreate their natural habitat. Here are the main things that you need to consider when caring for your cacti and succulents. Light, temperature and ventilation Cacti and succulents thrive with good light sources, and it is best to place cacti and succulents in a bright place. A south facing positi...

  You probably know the cactus as a spiky green plant that grows in the desert. That may be true, but there’s so much more to learn about cacti (that’s the word for more than one cactus plant)! What is a cactus plant? The cactus is a type of plant called a succulent. That means that it can store water in its stems, roots, and leaves. Even if it doesn’t rain for a long time, the cactus still has water saved up to help it grow. Thanks to its ability to store water, the cactus can live for over a year without rain! There are about 2000 types of cacti, and they come in different shapes, sizes, and colours. Green may be the most common colour for cacti, but they can also be bluish or brown-green. Some cactus plants are very round, and others are flat like a pancake. Some are even shaped like snakes or starfish. A cactus plant can be very small or very big. The largest type of cacti can grow to be 66 feet tall and weigh up to 4800 pounds. That’s as heavy as a car! Although you might thin...