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Expert Profile: Joan A.

Expertise:  Prickly pear, saguaro, barrel cactus, house cacti... You name it! I will answer all your questions regarding cacti such as winter care, propagation, watering, and indoor care. I will also answer questions on edible cacti (for humans or pets) and identification. In addition, I may answer questions on other succulent plants, such as the agave.

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Due to the arid climate here in Nevada, I grew up planting cacti and shrubs to design my landscapes. As years went on, I learned the different ways on taking care of these amazing cacti, especially how to propagate them.

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During the past few years, I have tried out many methods in growing cacti, especially when it comes to propagation. I learned the dangers of over-watering, and have researched that people often make common mistakes. That is why I joined to be part of AllExperts.

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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Did You Know? The most common mistake people make is overwatering? All cacti are succulents, meaning they will store water when it's available. When people see that the stems of a cacti are wrinkled, they think that the cacti is lacking water. It is actually rotting from all that overwatering!
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Thanks!!!
(Kassia on 12/17/08)
Thank-You for the timely reply. May you have a Happy Holiday as well as a Happy New Year! Larry
(larry on 12/15/08)
very helpful. thank you. i very well may have to start myself a new cactus garden!
(sherry on 12/13/08)
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Recent Answers from Joan A.
2009-01-03  Yucca re-rooting Hello Julie, You may have to root the branches, otherwise they will slowly dry. Copy and paste the following link to your address bar, which provides simple instructions on rooting cactus and succulents...
2008-12-15  Cacti identification Hello Kassia, It think your aloe is an immature "Aloe ferox" because of the dots in the middle of the leafs I saw in the photo. They also have reddish spikes along the side of the leaf. Research and see...
2008-12-14  Aloe vera Hello Larry, Aloe vera is one of the most common types of aloe here in Las Vegas. It is normal if the plant turns a little brown at the ends, but not normal for it to turn all brown. One mistake people...
2008-12-12  saguaro&cholla Hello Sherry, I'm not familiar with the climate of North Carolina, but I will show you the conditions a saguaro cactus may live in. An automatic "no" include if: It frequently rains, not allowing...
2008-12-08  Identify / ??? Hello Charlie, I believe this is a Golden Barrel cactus. Propagation can be peerformed in two ways: Seed and Offsets. You may collect the seeds from the flowers and plant tthem using cactus soil. Another...
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