Cacti Are Succulents Too

June 26, 2018

Remember that while all cacti are succulents, not all succulents are cacti.

Cacti are sculptural specimens that need bright light.
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It’s important to know the difference when choosing indoor specimens. While a few succulents can tolerate lower levels of indoor light, most cacti need a lot of light to thrive. Most won't thrive without grow lights indoors. They also need good drainage and limited watering.

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