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Questions and Answers: 2021

Question: Good evening! How is it possible this cactus has a pup that looks like its surrounding cacti ? Thank you …

  • Question

    Good evening! How is it possible this cactus has a pup that looks like its surrounding cacti ? Thank you for your time .

    Answer

    Good morning. It looks completely appropriate to me. The young new growth (i.e., cladodes) are often of a different shape and color from the supporting plant. Looks wonderful.