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Not very often because cactuses are designed to live a long period without water. I would suggest once every week is fine.
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Where in the saguaro cactus is the water held?
Water is stored in tissue in the stem of the cactus.
Why is the saguaro cactus only in the desert?
temperature, water and elevation
What does the giant saguaro cactus need to live?
it needs water
What would not help a saguaro survive in the desert?
Too much water or temperatures below freezing can damage or kill a saguaro cactus.
Can you drink the water from saguaro cactus plants?
It probably isn't a good idea to drink the water from the saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea]. A cactus plant tends to store its water in bitter or toxic forms. This discourages predators from raiding precious water supplies. So a wiser choice are the saguaro's fruits, flowers, and seeds as sources of nutrition and water. Particularly the fruits and the seeds are succulent sources of drink and food.
What is a saguaro cactus?
Saguaro is a large, tree-sized cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea.
How often should you water a balloon cactus?
once a week
How does the saguaro cactus help the desert?
The saguaro holds water and food inside of it and usally owels nest in them. So you could just say it helps the animals get nutrients.
Where can you find a diagram of a saguaro cactus?
I don't think there is one, but here's all I can say: -The fruit on the cactus is called a fig. -In late spring, flowers bloom on the cactus arms. -The trunk of the saguaro is the stem. -Inside the cactus, there are tubes that run water through the plant. -There are spiky needles on the outside. -Sometimes, the cactus is crested, where the top is in a fan-like shape. Biologists fight over why.
Where are elf owls found?
Elf owls are found mainly in places where there is plenty of water, or in areas where saguaro cactus are grow.
What is the large desert cactus in the US deserts that stores large amounts of water and has spines instead of leaves?
The saguaro cactus is the largest cactus in the United States. It occurs primarily in Arizona and parts of northern Mexico.
How does a saguaro cactus store large amounts of food?
The saguaro does not store large amounts of food. It does store large amounts of water with which it can use to produce food, along with carbon dioxide and sunlight.
