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    Introduction to Succulents and Cacti
    Introduction to Succulents and Cacti
    Introduction to Succulents and Cacti
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    Introduction to Succulents and Cacti

    By Dueep Jyot Singh

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    Table of Contents

    Introduction
    How to Recognize Succulents
    Conophytum
    Cultivation of Cactuses
    Potting
    Best Potting Compost
    Re-Potting Your Cacti
    Watering of Your Succulents
    Propagation of Succulents
    Propagation through Seeds
    Propagation through Cuttings
    Leaf cuttings
    Propagation through Offsets
    Pests and Diseases
    Diseases
    Cultivated Succulent Plants
    Agave
    Aloe
    Conophytum
    Crassula
    Echeveria
    Euphorbia
    Haworthia
    Opuntia
    Mesembryanthemums- Fenestraria
    Conclusion
    Author Bio
    Publisher

    Introduction

    The first time I heard the word “succulent” in reference to a group of plants, I was a bit bewildered. That was because I associated this particular term with delicious things to eat like succulent, juicy spareribs or succulent luscious fruit, fresh off a tree! But here was an experienced gardener talking about a plant, which he called a succulent? It did not look remotely edible at all!

    Cacti belong to the “Succulent Plants” family. Plants with green leaves that are left in the sun without water are going to flag and wilt within a few hours. They are going to die within a few days. However, mother nature has made some plant equivalents of camels, which can go for long periods without any water.

    These plants normally live in a hot and dry climate and they have managed to survive since the dawn of time. That is because they are able to adapt themselves to their environment. They are going to pass the dry season as leafless shrubs, seeds or as dry bulbs.

    Cactus as well as other succulent plants are capable of storing moisture, in their stems and leaves, especially when there is plenty of moisture in the atmosphere. This is so that they can get plenty of liquid available to them, when the atmosphere becomes dry and arid.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMendon Cottage Books
    Release dateNov 25, 2015
    ISBN9781311526014
    Introduction to Succulents and Cacti

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      Not very impressive. Really basic and information goes against all I've learned over past few months. The book specifically says put your propagation leaf into potting mix right away and nothing I have read agrees with that. They all say place on dirt while waiting for leaf to grow roots because in soil, leaf increased chance to rot. There are a few more examples so be cautious with information here.

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    Introduction to Succulents and Cacti - Dueep Jyot Singh

    Introduction to Succulents and Cacti

    Gardening Series

    Dueep Jyot Singh

    Mendon Cottage Books

    JD-Biz Publishing

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    The information is this book is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used and medical advice or a substitute for proper medical treatment by a qualified health care provider. The information is believed to be accurate as presented based on research by the author.

    The contents have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or any other Government or Health Organization and the contents in this book are not to be used to treat cure or prevent disease.

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    Table of Contents

    Introduction

    --How to Recognize Succulents

    Conophytum

    Cultivation of Cactuses

    --Potting

    Best Potting Compost

    --Re-Potting Your Cacti

    Watering of Your Succulents

    Propagation of Succulents

    --Propagation through Seeds

    --Propagation through Cuttings

    --Leaf cuttings

    --Propagation through Offsets

    Pests and Diseases

    Diseases

    Cultivated Succulent Plants

    --Agave

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