The prickly pear cactus [Opuntia spp] gets its energy from photosynthesis. The photosynthetic interaction takes place between the plant and the sun. The sun supplies the necessary light, and the plant supplies the necessary dissolved nutrients. The result is energizing photosynthetic products.
A cactus makes food like any other plant, by photosynthesis
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Cactus, like other plants, uses photosynthesis to get energy.
Do not pet the cactus.
A cactus is an autotroph because it creates its own food (using energy from the sun).
with cactus, jelly, and jam.
Cactus plants use their stems for storage. So that's where starches are stored. In fact, stems are where a cactus plant stores everything. Other, non cactus plants may use their roots for storage. But cactus roots are much too fibrous and shallow.
Pear Cactus is used to help with diabetes, but no studies prove that Pear Cactus will cure diabetes.
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.
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Wherever it grows, the cactus functions as a conversation piece because of its unusual appearance, its drought tolerance, and its adaptability to indoor and outdoor environments.
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