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Black-outlined botanical illustration of Mini Cinnamon Cactus: Small flattened oval green basal pad; narrow irregular upright new segment; dense cinnamon-orange bristle tufts; short nursery-plant proportions. — Specimen illustration

The Cinnamon Areole

Mini Cinnamon Cactus

Opuntia rufida ‘Minima Monstrose’

Light: A bright position; introduce stronger sunlight gradually.
Watering: Let the mix dry appropriately, then water and drain.

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Black-outlined botanical illustration of Climbing Night-Blooming Cactus: Thick upright green ridged basal cactus stem; four narrow upper shoots; gently scalloped ridges; pale areoles; fine whitish bristle spines. — Specimen illustration

The Night-Climbing Folio

Climbing Night-Blooming Cactus

Selenicereus setaceus

Light: Bright filtered or indirect light; acclimate carefully.
Watering: Let the surface dry during growth; avoid prolonged drought.

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Black-outlined botanical illustration of Gumby Cactus: Irregular green cylindrical and oval stem knobs; clustered offsets and constricted joints; scattered cream areoles; sparse yellow-brown spines; short pointed new leaflets with red tips. — Specimen illustration

The Knotted Desert Cabinet

Gumby Cactus

Austrocylindropuntia subulata, monstrose form

Light: A bright position; introduce stronger sunlight gradually.
Watering: Let the mix dry appropriately, then water and drain.

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Black-outlined botanical illustration of Variegated Prickly Pear: Connected flattened oval and elongated cactus pads; narrow pad joints; green and cream-yellow sectors; scattered small areoles and short bristles. — Specimen illustration

The Ivory Paddle Plate

Variegated Prickly Pear

Opuntia cochenillifera, variegated form

Light: A bright position; introduce stronger sunlight gradually.
Watering: Let the mix dry appropriately, then water and drain.

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