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Freo Today. 18 July 2025. We love succulents here at Fremantle Shipping News. All cacti are succulents, but, it should be noted, not all succulents are cacti. These succulents, however, are unmistakably cacti. If you catch our drift. These majestic examples are to be found in King William Street, South Freo. Do drop us a line telling us about where other fab succulents can be found roundabout your neighbourhoods, whether or not they are cacti too!

Correction: No sooner had we posted than we were corrected, thanks to a keen eyed Shipee. ‘Actually they are not cactus, but a euphorbia’, we are advised. Spiky as, but just succulents. So many traps for young players in the succulents and cacti world!

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