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How Spiny Pincushion Cactus works in its habitat

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Dense spines shade the surface, slow air movement, and deter herbivores. Tubercles allow the stem to expand after rain.

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Ecological relationships

Dense spines shade the surface, slow air movement, and deter herbivores. Tubercles allow the stem to expand after rain.

Care principle

To understand the care of a plant, understand its native climate and environment. Verify the plant’s identity, then reproduce the native setting’s functions rather than copying a calendar.

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