answersLogoWhite

0

Cactus Gardening

All cactus plants are succulents, but not all succulents are cactus plants. Being able to tell the difference is one of the concerns in the cactus gardening section. Other questions to be asked and answered include the specifics of a cactus plant's adaptability, environmental impact, growing conditions, harmful stresses, native habitats, propagation methods, and value for people and wildlife.

500 Questions

How is a old man cactus suited to it's habitat?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The old man cactus, also known as Cephalocereus senilis, is suited to its habitat due to its adaptations. Its white, shaggy spines help reflect sunlight and protect the plant from excessive heat. Additionally, its columnar shape helps it withstand strong winds. These adaptations allow the old man cactus to thrive in its native desert environment in central Mexico.

Why is the recovery of artifacts at Cactus Hill important?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The recovery of artifacts at Cactus Hill is important because it provides valuable insights into the lives of early humans in North America and their migration patterns. These artifacts help archaeologists understand how these early humans adapted to different environments and developed cultural practices. Additionally, Cactus Hill is one of the earliest archaeological sites in North America, making the recovery of artifacts there particularly significant for understanding the continent's prehistoric past.

Can cactus grow anywhere other than the dessert?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Yes, cacti are found in a variety of habitats, including the grasslands and even in a rainforest.

What are the hallucinations brought by cactus juice?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The main hallucinogenic cactus is the peyote cactus. the psychoactive alkaloid is called mescaline. There is not a term to specify just cactus hallucinogens, it would just be a hallucinogen.

please note that hallucinogen are not something to play around with, definitely not for recreational use. It should only be used as a spiritual tool.

How tall is a prickly pear cactus?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Individual specimens differ, but in general an organ-pipe cactus might reach 16 to 20 feet in height.

How do animals use cactus plants?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Garden tools are used to move cactus plants, because of their ferociously intimidating modified leaves. Gloves are used to handle cactus plants carefully. Moisture meters are used to gauge the amount of soil moisture. Protective eyewear such as sunglasses, and protective clothing are used to check the cactus over. Systemic fungicides are used now instead of copper sulfate to break the cycle of cactus decline from fungal attacks.

What is 'saguaro' in English?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

It is the biggest cactus on earth. It, habitat is theSonoran Desert of extreme southeastern California, southern Arizona and adjoining northwestern Mexico.

The magnificent Saguaro Cactus, the state flower of Arizona, is composed of a tall, thick, fluted, columnar stem, 18 to 24 inches in diameter, often with several large branches (arms) curving upward in the most distinctive conformation of all Southwestern cacti.

What is the fruit called that grows on a cactus?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The fruit of the barrel cactus [Ferocactus spp] are small berries. They show up in summer. Their appearance is preceded by the plant's large, bell or funnel shaped flowers that tend towards violet or yellow. A barrel cactus also may be found in the Echinocactus genus. This type of barrel cactus is characterized by open faced flowers that range from golden yellow to purple red. The blooms aren't followed by fruits. Instead, they're succeeded by papery seedpods.

Does the barrel cactus live in Kansas?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

No, the barrel cactus (Ferocactus wislizenii) does not live in Kansas. The furthest east they grow is El Paso, Texas, and Las Cruces, New Mexico.

What holds a cactus upright?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Its water content.

How does cactus die?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

cactus probably dies if you dont water it or if you poison it.

What is the size of a cactus?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The size of a cactus depends upon the type. For example, some cactus plants are naturally taller, such as the 40 foot/12 meter giant saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] and the 50 foot/15 meter old man cactus [Cephalocereus senilis]. And some cactus plants are naturally smaller, such as the 2 inch/5 centimeter living rock or fossil cactus [Ariocarpus fissuratus] and sea urchin or silver dollar cactus [Astrophytum asterias].

The size also depends upon environmental conditions. For example, cactus plants may not do as well outside their native habitat despite vigilant care. The normally towering old man cactus in the wild tends to grow no taller than 3 feet/90 centimeters in cultivation.

What is the color of saguaro cactus seeds?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Black is the color of the seed of the saguaro cactus plant (Carnegiea gigantea).

Specifically, the seed starts out about the size of a grain of sand. It needs the filtered shade of the mesquite bush and some rare desert rain in order to start growing. With the rain, the seed swells to twice its size. A few days later, it sends a long thin root down into the ground. It then sends two tiny seed leaves up through the soil. The mesquite protects the seed from the harsh sun and heat that can stop the seedling from ever reaching its mature height of 15 - 50 feet (4.572 - 15.24 meters).

Where in Georgia do prickly pear cactus grow?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Prikly pear cactus grows througout the SouthEast USA where there is the right soil conditions and where it doesn't get too cold in winter. They would not grow in thick woods or areas covered with foilage. But they can grow in any pasture that has the right soil.

Can a cactus be cut down in size without being harmed?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

I heard from a botany teacher that cacti can be cut down at ground level. They will develop a protective layer on the plant's cut and can then be transported to wherever, placed in the ground, and it will grow again. I dont know how true this is but it was from a college Botany Professor. Answer Your Botany Professor was not wrong but the plant was harmed.

What is the texture of a cactus?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Most cactus have stickery texture with toucher stems.

Why is over watering a cacti bad for the plant?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Yes. try not to water it too much, because they are desert plants. They are adapted to water shortage. Give it a little water at a time. if it starts to look a little bit wilted, then water it more than you did. The amount to water it all depends on its size, and origin.

What types of plants are monocots?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

any plant with petals that are multiples of three

Did Navajo people eat prickly pear cactus?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The pads and fruit of the prickly pear cactus are edible. The fruit can be peeled and eaten raw. However, many experts suggest that the fruit is best when it is made into candy, jelly, juice, or wine. It is also available dried or in extract form.

How do the folds help the cactus?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

so they can store more water when it rains and this is where Photosynthesis takes place

Do tarantula and scorpion eat fruit bearing cactus?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

some times it depends on the speshe

How the waxy covering on a cactus helps it to prevent water loss?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

A waxy stem helps a cactus survive by minimizing water loss. Water may be lost through evaporation under high heat or transpiration. A cactus' thickened stem decreases water loss and disperses harsh sunlight, be the surface glossy, leathery or waxy. The texture makes it difficult for water to enter through or escape from the stem. It also makes it difficult for the sun to burn or scorch the plant's surface.