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Cactus or.....,....

Hi guys,

So, I have a window box in a shaded area that I want to put some plants in that don't need much attention and will do something interesting all year round. Do you think I could get away with a cactus or two? Or should I be looking at something else?

cheers

Jo

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    The only interesting thing that cacti do is flower and they probably wouldn't do that in the shade. But don't listen to me, I'm biased. When my elder son left home I got custody of his cacti. My usual houseplant maintenance technique failed me. The b......s wouldn't die.



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Alina WAlina W Posts: 1,445

    If the window box is outside, they wouldn't survive the cold, either - they don't survive frost, and don't like being wet.

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    Nit, nut, not a lot of difference is there?image



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Well I either have to bring them in during winter or go for something else. What about succulents?

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    Very clever Verdunimage

     



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • BrummieBenBrummieBen Posts: 460

    Shady window box, surely  primula's with some bulbs and some nice varigated ivy?

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