{"id":125189,"date":"2022-03-11T18:00:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T11:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-of-the-week-barrel-cactus\/"},"modified":"2022-03-11T19:03:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T12:03:20","slug":"houseplant-of-the-week-barrel-cactus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-of-the-week-barrel-cactus\/","title":{"rendered":"Houseplant of the week: barrel cactus"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nUsed as a compass by travellers in the desert, this cactus will thrive when placed on a sunny windowsillWhy will I love it? It\u2019s the quintessential cactus you can find everywhere, even in supermarkets, making it a gateway cactus for beginners. Barrel cacti (Echino-cactus grusonii) range from windowsill-size to over a metre high. It\u2019s a survivor that may even outlive you.Light or shade? Lots of light for this desert native. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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