Garden and Yard Talk

[Huntn]

This summer has been miserable and the hottest in the 10 years we have lived in Houston. I’ve learned that some plants, specifically succulents, you know “the tough plants” in heat, not all of them can handle the combination of heat and sun. Several potted plants I’ve brought in. We had a very lovely donkey tail (succulent) devastated, last year it sailed through the summer, some small chicks (succulents) burned up. Is it ironic if I call these dark times?

 

[Huntn]

Anyone have an idea what this cactus might be? It was included in a plant order, no labels as a freebee. It started about 4” tall, it’s got white hairs and no spikes. I put it in a little pot and it has grown to almost 24” high. I’ve researched, but the only thing I’ve found with white hairs is an “old man” cactus, but it is barrels shape, while this flat, oval shaped.

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[Huntn]

March 2024 East Central Texas

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