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How to Grow and Care for Anchor plant

Anchor plant, also known as Thorn of the cross

Anchor plant is recognized for its resilience and fairly simple care regimen. This plant thrives in well-draining soil with periodic watering, being cautious to avoid overwatering. A special care point for anchor plant is the required full sun exposure; this is crucial for its growth and flowering. Additionally, it's quite hardy and can tolerate a range of temperatures, but it should be protected from frost.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Anchor plant

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	7-10

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Anchor plant is a distinctive, slow-growing shrub that can reach heights of 6 to 9 feet (1.8 to 2.7 meters). Its most notable characteristic is the array of gray-green, photosynthetic stems that are flattened, triangular, and spine-tipped, stretching approximately 2 inches (5 cm) wide. These stems are known as cladodes and are tightly arranged in opposite pairs, contributing to the plant's unique, anchor-like appearance. From late summer to fall, small creamy-white flowers with a light fragrance bloom at the stem junctions. The plant typically sheds its small, temporal leaves quickly after growth.