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w en are 2, e Haworthia any plant, use depends on one very important thing­ identification. If you are not sure of the plants identity, DO NOT USE IT. Remember that there are numerous species of Aloe on the market and many other plants that resemble Aloe but are completely different plants. The succulent Euphorbia pictured looks like a cactus and warrants that I explain the difference. David Naylor taught me many years ago that all cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cactus. It seems a moot point now that we are almost through the article, but recall that succulents are plants that retain water/moisture in parts of the plant. Of course cactus retain water. They need to in order to thrive in their native habitats, which are usually quite dry. Aloe Cacti have areoles and it is areoles that are the defining characteristic, which sets the cactus apart. Clearly visible, they are small wooly cushions from which may grow spines, hairs, wool, leaves, flowers or offsets. Note that I'll deal with cactus in another article. The euphorbia or spurge family includes lots of popular houseplants like crown-of thorns (E. milii), croton (Croton tiglium), and poinsettia (E. pulcherrima); economically significant products like Tung oil, castor oil, natural rubber and tapioca; and finally many garden perennials such as donkey-tail spurge (E. myrsinites) and cushion spurge (E. polychroma). The last of the dust-collecting houseguests that I want to mention is the succulent begonia, yes, you Euphorbia read correctly, begonia. The one pictured (on page 38) is begonia dregei var. partita syn. B dregi. You can see it has quite the swollen stem and I understand that it makes a superb bonsai. Looking as we are to the spring and warmer weather, I must recommend three great succulents for your garden. You likely grow Sedum spectabile `Autumn Joy' already. It has been a mainstay in gardens for tens of years but now there are great cultivars that don't flop in the garden. Sedum `Mr. Goodbud' is one that has done well for me and has great big blooms. Or add Sedum `Elsie's Gold' with her light green and yellow variegated foliage. Both are drought tolerant sun-lovers. And another, Sedum `Postman's Pride' is one of the best in the maroon foliage group. It has a semi-up- re - ern he es - d me - d Great Expectations & Revitalize Spa is pleased to welcome NEW WAVE POOL & SPA SERVICES a en oa ith a Johnny Ferri Master Stylist & Colorist - with over 15 years experience, Brocato Smoothing Treatment Specialist, Fusion Hair Extension Expert. n o i t a l ·Sales · Service · Instal the owant hat - th rdy st hs sh ENJOY A COMPLIMENTARY... MANICURE or PEDICURE with any Shampoo, Cut & Blow Dry Service. Aesthetic Service of a Facial, Hot Stone Massage or Mani & Pedi combo with any Chemical Service that includes Shampoo, Cut & Blow Dry. artat d- *Welcome promotions available until June 30, 2011 98 1 e Serving our Community Sinc INGROUND POOL INSTALLATIONS FOR ALL YOUR POOL NEEDS ·Replacement Liners ·Solar Blankets ·Pumps, Filters, Heaters ·Accessories ·Chemicals ·Free Water Testing 9 Great Expectations & Revitalize Spa 69 Main Street South, in the heart of Downtown Georgetown 905 702 8924 905 877 5358 www.greatexpectationsrevitalize.com ve urn S 308 BROADWAY, ORANGEVILLE 37 S | 519-942-2722 O F H A LT O N H I L L S SPRING · 2011 I D E R O A D S "No Sweat, No Shower" Fun for everyone ­ Come giggle while you jiggle! Certified by Health Canada as a Class 2 Medical Device. This license allows us to now make the following claims. Hottest New Health & Weight Loss Studio in Georgetown "10 Minutes = 1 Hour Workout" Knolcrest Centre - 360 Guelph St., Unit 43 Georgetown (2 doors down from Remax) 7 Tel: 289-891-7874 Increase muscle strength Tone and firm muscles Build bone mass density, alleviate osteoporosis Improve flexibility & circulation Increase metabolism Stimulate the lympathic system Decrease cellulite Assist with back pain Assist with fibromyalgia Assist in weight loss Relieve pain Improve mobility Increase serotonin