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Is a barrel cactus a producer or a consumer?
A Barrel Cactus is a producer, as it obtains energy from the sun to create its own food through photosynthesis.
What cactus is called the compass cactus because it usually leans in a south or southwesterly direction?
There are a number of species of cacti that bend towards the sun but the best known are several varieties of barrel cacti.
Do sun flowers live in the desert?
No Sunflowers can not grow in the dessert. They are not adapted for that because they need moist soil. But cactus' live in the desert. A cactus is enabled to survive in hot and dry environments.
How can Cacti survive in the desert?
A cactus doesn't really need much water to survive, and unlike many other plants, a large amount of sun and temperature changes is something this plant is used to.
Is a cactus a autotroph or heterotroph?
A cactus is an autotroph because it creates its own food (using energy from the sun).
How much water do cacti need?
Big cactus:Big cactus need about 1 quart of water every month.Small cactus:small cactus need to be watered at least every 3-4 days.This info is only for 1 cactus.--- Nelli Vitalevna Glushko! See Anna?
How much sun goes potatoes need to grow?
potatoes need about 67% of sun to grow
How does the very long roots of the cactus plant enable the plant to survive in very dry conditions?
when the cactus is none of sun it can survive
How does sunlight help a desert cactus?
Sunlight helps a desert cactus to grow. It's needed for photosynthesis. The sun brings its light to the photosynthetic interaction. The cactus plant brings its water, dissolved nutrients, and chlorophyll. The photosynthetic interaction between the sun and the cactus produces energizing starches and sugars. The energizing photosynthetic products are needed to fuel all of the cactus' life sustaining activities, such as growth, fruiting, and flowering.
How do you remove barrel cactus babies?
Please remove the barrel cactus [Ferocactus spp] babies by pulling or cutting across a jointed part. Let the cut callus over. Pot in potting mix with a top dressing of small washed grit. Keep temperature levels at 64 degrees F/18 degrees C, in sun or bright shade. Fertilize and water when the soil almost dries out, every 10-14 days during the growing season.
What is wrong with my cactus?
If they are soft it could be rot which means it has too much water and needs to be dryed out quickly, if the blotches are hard it could be the start of sunburn and so just move it out of the sun.
How much sun do radishes need?
none
