Cacti are Native to the Americas and off shore islands.  They can be found up to 4000 metres altitude from Hudson's Bay to Terra Del Fuego.

They grow just about anywhere you can imagine.  There are about 3000 species overall, but botanists keep changing their minds.  Many named species are now considered to be only varieties (v.) or forms (fa.) of others.

There are about 120 Genera, and countless forms and other varieties.  They are a major plant group.  All cacti are succulents but not all succulents are cacti.

Size Category   (Based on plant heights)

Large	over 1 m
Medium	25 cm - 1 m
Small	up to 25 cm

 

Succulents
		Succulents are robust plants with fleshy leaves and stems and are the ultimate low maintenance plant.  They thrive in well drained soil in full sun.  Ideal for containers and sunny, hot spots.  min 5o
Mammillaria
		Report in spring and summer using a mixture of half good and half course, gritty sand.  Water regularly, but do not keep constantly wet. Indoor plant.   min 5o
Golden barrel - Echinocactus grusonii
		Slow growing, hemispherical cactus.  Damage may cause clumping.  Spined, green stem has 30 ribs. Wooly crown bears a ring of straw-coloured flowers in summer, only on stems over 40cm wide. min 5o

Symbols Key

	Prefers Sun		Prefers Partial Sun		Tolerates Full Shade
	Prefers Well Drained Soil		Prefers Moist Soil		Prefers Wet Soil
	Half Hardy: 0o min		Frost Hardy: -5o min		Fully Hardy: -15o min
pH	Needs Acid Soil

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