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Habitat:
the succulent species
occur in South Africa, the
Canary Islands, South Arabia, India, Madagascar.
Description: the family includes dicotyledonous plants that may store
water in the leaves, the leaf stalks or in the stem and also in the roots.
The sessile flowers are borne in cymes of various shapes; the specialized
calyx is called ‘pappus’ and the fruit is an achene. Plants of
economic importance within the family are: thistle, artichoke, sunflower,
chicory and lettuce.
Soil: basic mix.
Location: grow in partial shade.
Temperature: minimum temperature of 10°C (50°F).
Water: water freely during the growing season, sparingly the rest of
the year.
Cultivation tips: easy; propagate from cuttings. Watch out for mealy
bugs and aphids.
Main genera: Kleinia, Othonna, Senecio.
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