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Maybe only RB can answer me on this Cactus. Genus is enough then i make my own rsearch from there.

Is that from St Philip Gardens at Floriana?

looks like an Euphorbia

Hmmm. this is close
http://www.hireplants.com/plants/euphor ... actus.html

From the shape I immediately took it forth granted to be a Cactus but now, on a closer examination, those that at first I thought to be spines, now appear to be veg. bodies! There is always to learn on ornamentals!

possibly Austrocylindropuntia subulata

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Water gardens. A water garden consists of a body of water, usually a pool, in which plants that live in water are grown. Some homeowners have a natural body of water on their property and use it to create a water garden. However, most people who want a water garden must either purchase a ready-made pool or build a pool themselves. Construction of a water garden can be expensive and difficult, but a completed garden needs little care.

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Oh it's a cactus allright, no Euphorbia. Related to Opuntia, but hey, I think Jackpot has it perfect.

RB

Thanks very much guys. At first I thought that it is too much ornamental for my tastes, but I found some casual escapes in the wild (well not far away from a country house). Will soon post a photo since not sure if they are the same plant. Too tired now!

Here are some casual escapes of what I assume to be the same - Austrocylindropuntia subulata

Hope you confirm!

yes