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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or cactus Hardiness zones: 9b-12 Sunlight: hot overhead sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: orchid compost, acidic to alkaline Tolerances: high wind, light frost |
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Garden Styles: suits contemporary & dry style designs Uses: pot, indoors Growth rate: average Maintenance Level: average Skill Level: average Animals: deer resistant | ||||||||
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