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Scrape the Pears into a big pile and add dry molasses. You will have created one of the best composts. To prevent them from growing back, improve the soil with humate, compost, molasses and organic fertilizers
(make sure you don't break bits off and leave them lying there - they WILL re-grow)
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoCactus as ground cover can be controlled or eliminated by changing its basic needs for nutrients, moisture, light, and heat. For example, jungle cactus don't tend to survive as ground cover in the extremes of heavy shade or bright, unmitigated light. Desert cactus don't tend to survive as ground cover in the extremes of absolutely no water or overwatering. Additionally, neither type of cactus handles cold temperatures.
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∙ 14y agoThe easiest way to kill a cactus is by overwatering. Some cactus plants grow in hot, humid climates. Examples are the epiphytic cactus plants that grow high up in the rain forest canopy. But ground and pot dwelling cactus plants tend to be adapted to dry, hot climates. They won't be able to survive daily doses of heavy watering.
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∙ 15y agoAcetone should do the trick.
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Are prickly pear cacti endangered?
yes
What cacti grow an edible fruit?
Prickly pear
What animals eat cacti in the desert?
The desert tortoise, javelina and deer will eat prickly pear cacti.
What is the name of the fruit of the cactus?
The fruit of the cactus is commonly known as a prickly pear or cactus pear. It is a sweet and flavorful fruit that grows on certain species of cacti.
Is the prickly pear cactus native to south Texas?
The prickly pear cactus was chosen as Texas's state plant because there are more than 4 species of cacti in the american southwest
Does a prickly pear live in the African desert?
Prickly pear cacti are natives of the American deserts only. Any growing in African deserts are not natural and were planted there by man. They are an invasive species.
Can people eat desert cactus?
Cacti are producers! Producers are plants and plants do not 'eat' other plants.
What bush has red and yellow blooms and thorns?
Roses, prickly pear cacti, Jumping cactus (cholla)
Are cacti Australian?
No, cacti are natives only to the Americas. However, they have been introduced (prickly pear) to some parts of Australia and have become a noxious pest.
What lives in the desert and eats cactus?
There are few animals in the desert that dine on cacti and they usually restrict the menu to the prickly pear cactus. A number of insects are parasites on these cacti. Some rodents, rabbits and hares as well as tortoises, javelina, deer and antelope occasionally feed on prickly pears. Most other cacti are so densely spined that few animals will attack them for dinner.
Do cacti bear fruit?
Yes, they are flowering plants and they can bear fruit.
How do animals obtain water from a cactus?
Some animals will obtain all or part of the water they require by consuming prickly pear cacti.Some animals will obtain all or part of the water they require by consuming prickly pear cacti.
