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Caring for your cacti

Last month I looked at the differences between a cactus and the broader family of succulents, along with offering my top varieties for those looking to green-up their interiors. This month I’ll be sharing the best care tips I’ve learnt while building a collection of cacti and succulents.

Buying new succulents can soon get expensive so I’ll also be revealing my tips on how to cut costs by propagating plants you already own to give you even more house plants for free. And if you run out of space you’ll always have an endless array of plant gifts for friends

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