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Senita or "senile" Old Man Cereus group cactus has hanging roots on the elbows of the upturned branches. When weight of the arm bends the roots take over, thus propagating and spreading forming bushclumps. The Cactus itself grows mainly in Mexico, with few in the American Southwest. The Old Man bears it's foul smelling pink blossoms at night on the six or seven ridge branch. Short spikes on the lower branches offer some protection from animals.
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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.
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How do you say old man in cantonese?
Old man((venerable) old man/Toisan): abok (emphasis on the first syllable)
How do you say old man in tagalog?
Tagalog translation of old man: matandang lalaki
What is the pronoun for old man?
"He" is the pronoun typically used for an old man.
What is Yiddish for crazy old man?
The Yiddish phrase for "crazy old man" is "meshuggener alte mentsh."
What are rank forms for the sentence An old man walked slowly across the road?
The rank forms for the sentence "An old man walked slowly across the road" could include: Active voice: An old man slowly walked across the road. Passive voice: Slowly, across the road, an old man was walked by the man.
What is the size of a cactus?
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 difference between an old cactus and a young cactus?
Age.
What is the habitat of Old Man cactuses?
Old man cactuses grow into groups of tall, cylindrical shapes. Their needles are small and hair like, looking like an old man's hair. They like to colonize.
How old or what size does a Golden Barrel cactus need to be to bloom?
A size of a head of a big child or a head of a small man...
How old is the cactus?
Really, really old.
How old is cactus?
Really, really old.
How are saguaro cactus plants unique?
A saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] is unique in the towering heights and the advanced age that it reaches in a bright, drab, dry, extreme, harsh, hostile, monotonous environment. It's capable of reaching a mature height of 40 feet/12 meters, and living 150+ years.But it actually shares that uniqueness with the old man cactus [Cephalocereus senilis]. The old man cactus likewise may mature to 50 feet/15 meters, and live for 200 years.
How long does it take a cactus to mature?
That depend upon the species. Some, such as the opuntias (prickly pear, cholla) can go from seed to a sizable plant in just a few short years. Others, such as the saguaro and barrel cacti, can take many decades to grow to a respectable size.
What is a tall cactus?
The giant saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] is an example of a tall cactus. It can grow as tall as 40 feet/2 meters. It's found in the southwestern United States of America and northwestern Mexico. The old man cactus [Cephalocereus senilis] is another example of a tall cactus. It can grow as tall as 5 feet/15.2 meters. It's found in central Mexico.
How long can a Christmas cactus live?
how long can a Christmas cactus live. our is 58 years old
What is a suited look for an old fashioned villain?
Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl when he is wearing a suit. That or a Roaring 20's looking man.
How do cactus plants look fully grown?
The look of a fully grown cactus depends upon the particular cactus. For example, jumping cactus [Cylindropuntia fulgida] sheds its perilous spines once it's fully grown and heading into old age. In the way of another example, old man cactus [Cephalocereus senilisand Oreocereus spp] becomes enveloped in a downy beard from its fine, long, soft, white outer spines. As yet another example, the giant saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] finds its towering columnar profile enhanced with branching arms once fully grown.
