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... beautiful and take up very little space . 360 Below : Copiapoa cinerea Flowers are not readily produced on these little cacti in temperate climates , but their compact growth and the attractive contrast between plant and spine colour ...
... beautiful and take up very little space . 360 Below : Copiapoa cinerea Flowers are not readily produced on these little cacti in temperate climates , but their compact growth and the attractive contrast between plant and spine colour ...
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... beautiful miniature plant , ideal for a small greenhouse or a sunny windowsill . The stems are 5cm ( 2in ) high and are completely hidden by the closely packed leaves . The succulent leaves are covered with a white coating and the plant ...
... beautiful miniature plant , ideal for a small greenhouse or a sunny windowsill . The stems are 5cm ( 2in ) high and are completely hidden by the closely packed leaves . The succulent leaves are covered with a white coating and the plant ...
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... beautiful Echinopsis x Lobivia hybrids that have been produced in the USA . The flowers are a deep glowing orange , a colour not found in pure echinopsis species . The cactus itself is cylindrical , with many ribs ; the ribs carry short ...
... beautiful Echinopsis x Lobivia hybrids that have been produced in the USA . The flowers are a deep glowing orange , a colour not found in pure echinopsis species . The cactus itself is cylindrical , with many ribs ; the ribs carry short ...
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