The spiral pattern of an Aloe polyphylla plant at the University of California ... of bamboo shoots to the mesmerizing spirals of succulents. In fact, these patterns are consistent enough that ...

In plant biology, fractal designs are called spiral phyllotaxy ... This kind of fractal design, like the spiraling of succulents, helps trees optimize their exposure to sunshine and prevents ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

While it’s true that they aren’t demanding plants, succulents, which include cacti, do have very specific needs in terms of soil, water and light. And when those needs aren’t met ...