Killing Even a Cactus?

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A beginner’s guide to plant care

Updated: 2025.12.18

3 min read · Intermediate

Killing Even a Cactus?

선인장도 죽이는 신공을 발휘하시나요?

Articles

Cacti and Succulents: A Complete Care Guide

Videos

BEST TIPS | HOW TO CARE FOR CACTI INDOORS | CACTUS CARES Succulent Tips for Beginners // Garden Answer

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you ever grown any plants, such as flowers, herbs, or houseplants? What was the experience like?

꽃, 허브, 실내 식물 등 어떤 식물을 키워본 경험이 있으신가요? 그 경험은 어땠나요?

What kinds of plants do people usually grow at home in your country? Why do you think they are popular?

여러분의 나라에서는 보통 집에서 어떤 종류의 식물을 키우나요? 그 식물들이 인기가 있는 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

What do you find most difficult about taking care of plants?

식물을 돌보는 데 있어 가장 어렵다고 느끼는 점은 무엇인가요?

What habits or routines help plants grow well, in your experience?

여러분의 경험상, 식물이 잘 자라도록 도와주는 습관이나 루틴에는 어떤 것들이 있나요?

Have you ever had a plant that surprised you by growing better—or worse—than expected?

예상보다 훨씬 잘 자라거나, 반대로 생각보다 잘 자라지 못해 놀랐던 식물이 있나요?

How does having plants at home affect your mood or daily life?

집에 식물이 있는 것이 여러분의 기분이나 일상에 어떤 영향을 주나요?

The article says cacti are often “loved too much.” What does this mean in plant care?

글에서는 선인장이 종종 ‘과한 사랑을 받는다’고 표현합니다. 식물 관리에서 이 말은 어떤 의미라고 생각하시나요?

Q10

Have you ever learned something important through trial and error, like plant care?

식물 돌보기와 같은 경험들처럼, 시행착오를 통해 중요한 것을 배운 경험이 있으신가요?

Q11

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

shrivel

to become smaller, drier, or wrinkled, often due to lack of water

Example

The plant began to shrivel after weeks without water.

Example

His confidence seemed to shrivel after repeated criticism.

indestructible

impossible or very difficult to destroy or damage

Example

This phone case is advertised as indestructible.

Example

She admired his indestructible optimism.

succulents

plants with thick, fleshy leaves that store water

Example

Succulents are popular because they require little water.

Example

She keeps succulents on her desk for easy care.

plump up

to become fuller or rounder, often after absorbing water or nourishment

Example

The leaves plumped up after a good watering.

Example

Her cheeks plumped up slightly as she recovered her health.

infamous

well known for something bad or negative

Example

The restaurant is infamous for its poor service.

Example

The city is infamous for its heavy traffic and air pollution.

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