CACTI BUSHES

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JADE PLANT

INTRODUCTION

• Also known as Crassulla Ovata, friendship tree, lucky plant, or money tree is a succulent plant with small pink or white flowers.

• Is common as a houseplant worldwide.• It is native to South Africa and Mozambique.• It is great low maintenance plant for indoor

garden.

DESCRIPTION• Evergreen with thick branches• Thick, shiny, smooth, leaves• May develop a red tinge on the edges

of leaves when exposed to high levels of sunlight.

• New stem growth is the same color and texture as the leaves, but becomes brown and woody with age.

• Under the right conditions, they may produce small white or pink star-like flowers in early spring.

red tinge on the edges of leaves

CULTIVATION• These plants are easy to grow

and maintain.• They don’t require a lot of water,

and can live for many years.• They can also easily be grown

from small clippings.

choose a part of the plant that has a thick stem with healthy leaves.

leave the cutting in a dry place until it seems a bit dry.

you will apply the rooting hormone directly to the stem that will be placed in the soil. Do this just before planting.

Use your finger or a pencil to make a small hole in the soil. Place the stem into the hole so that the rooting hormone is covered.

Place the plant in a sunny spot. It is important that the small plant is kept in a sunny place, but do not place it in direct sunlight as the leaves will burn. In three to four weeks, you should notice new growth on the top of the plant.

HAWORTHIA REINWARDTII

INTRODUCTION• Haworthia reinwardtii is a species of

succulent flowering plant • Native to the Eastern Cape Province

of South Africa.• Height: 3-6 inches (7.5-15 cm) tall

depending on species.• Soil: Cactus and succulent potting

mix works well.

DESCRIPITION• H.reinwardtii has thinner,

narrower leaves.• White-spotted fleshy

leaves arranged in a spiral pattern.

• H. reinwardtii has larger, flatter and whiter tubercles on its leaves

• Their color changes to reddish in summer. They have small white flowers that grow on stalks in Spring through to Autumn.

Their color changes to reddish in summer

CULTIVATION• H. reinwardtii requires very well-drained soil and

some exposure to sun. It does not tolerate prolonged exposure to temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F), so in temperate regions it must be grown under glass with heat

• As with all succulents, the most dangerous situation is too much water—they should never be allowed to sit in water under any circumstances.

• It is a good houseplant• In cultivation it needs more sunny position to

show its beauty.

• Growth rate: Haworthia reinwardtii are relatively fast-growing plants

• Haworthias are best planted in a shaded and airy part of the greenhouse, and not too close to the glass roof or sides of the house as the plants can overheat during hot spells.

• Haworthia are easily propagated by the removal of offshoots in spring or summer. They can also be grown from seed.

OPUNTIA MICRODASYS

INTRODUCTION• species of cactus native and endemic

to central and northern Mexico.• This plant has the appearance of a

shrub, and spreads out to cover between 2-5 feet of ground as a mature plant

• Named for its visual appearance, the Bunny Ear Cactus, also called the Polka-Dot Cactus

DESCRIPTION• This cacti has no central stem or

leaves.• Newest segments grow in as a red

color, and mature to dark green as they grow. • Flowers will always sprout from

the terminal ends of segment pads.• Max Growth (approx):Height 12 -

18in/30.5 - 45.5cm.

CULTIVATION• Temperature:This cactus enjoys temperatures ranging from

70-100°F (21-37°C), but demands cooler temperatures during the winter months.

• Light:Demands full light growing for most of the year, except during the winter cycle. For the plant's health, light should be reduced to partial sun during this time.

• Watering:The Polka-dot Cactus is a desert species. It should be given water on a regular basis. During the winter cycle, the cactus should not be watered at all, with watering to resume in the early spring.

• Soil: Like most cacti, this specimen demands sandy soil-bases that drain easily.

• Propagation:Any fully grown pad from this cactus may be broken off cleanly in the early summer and re-potted for propagation purposes. Cuttings work best when grouped in threes or more, and should be buried an inch deep in the soil. Remember to water regularly