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Is it ok to plant a flower in the same pot with a couple little cactuses?

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Unless it is a desert plant, the flower might not survive together with the cactus since both likely have different moisture requirements. The following may be helpful:

http://www.flowerpotheaven.com/right-flower-pot.htm

Sincerely,

Anthony R. Brach, PhD


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