Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert


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Many cacti have extraordinary flowers that bloom during warm periods of the year. They are extremely versatile and adaptable plants, accepting a wide range of growing conditions. Use individual specimens in the landscape for a dramatic statement, or mass several plants of one species to serve as a low-care groundcover. Most cacti also do well in containers.

Because of their ability to store water, they require much less water than most landscape plants; but even cacti require an occasional irrigation-perhaps once or twice a month in summer. However, don't overwater cacti, and plant them in soil that has good drainage.

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