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Why do plants crest? The exact cause of cresting, also known as fasciation, can vary, and may include genetic mutations, viruses, or physical damage to the growth point. To understand cresting and crested plants, one must first understand the basics of how a plant grows. Plants consist of a variety of different tissues, and these . . .

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Most plants on Earth are genderless. Both the male and female flowers, or parts of the flowers, occur on the same plant. Any plant that exhibits this characteristic is called monoecious, or the more familiar term hermaphroditic. This is a survival mechanism which allows these plants to reproduce with any partner. For some plants, like . . .

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Rare Plant Fairs in 2025 Living Desert Plants will be attending a variety of events in 2025, including the Tokara Rare Plant Fair, Calitzdorp Succulent Festival and more. Living Desert Plants is primarily an online nursery, though we do have stalls at a variety of events throughout the year. If you want to meet us . . .

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