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From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-208

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Cereus peruvianus monstrosus – Crested Apple Cactus

Treelike columnar cactus with dark-green contorted stems and beautiful night-blooming flowers
Plant in full sun
Plant in well-drained soil; water when dry; fertilize monthly during growing season
Height: 3-4 feet, but it may vary; Width: 2-4 feet, but it may vary
Hardy in USDA zones 9-11:
- Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; prune to maintain shape and vigor.
- Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; prune to maintain shape and vigor.
- Zone 11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; prune to maintain shape and vigor.

Justica spicigera – Mexican Honeysuckle

Evergreen shrub with velvety leaves and orange tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds
Plant in full sun to partial shade
Plant in rich, well-drained soil; water when dry
Height: 3-4 feet; Width: 4-6 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 9-11:
- Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; prune to maintain shape and vigor.
- Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; prune to maintain shape and vigor.
- Zone 11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; prune to maintain shape and vigor.

Gardening by Zip Code
If you're looking to start a gardening projectbut don't know your gardening zone—visit the National Gardening Associations's USDA Hardiness Zone Finder. Enter your Zip Code to identify the proper zone.

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