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How far from the stem can the roots of a cactus plant extend?

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How far from the stem can the roots of a cactus plant extend?

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In some cacti, shallow, extensive root systems spread laterally away from the plant (e.g. some prickly pear roots spread 10 to 15 feet away). In brief showers which only wet a few inches of soil, the shallow roots help the plant maximize water intake from a large area.

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