Fruiting times depend upon the particular cactus. Some don't bear fruit at all. There's quite a bit of variability among those that do fruit. For example, the old man cactus [Espostoa melanostele] takes 15 years to bring forth pale yellow flowers and then yellow to red berries. Other cactus plants flower, fruit, and seed upon becoming a certain size, instead of a certain age. In the way of another example, the candy barrel cactus [Ferocactus wislizeni] bears lemon, orange or red bell or funnel shaped blooms, which are followed by small yellow berries, upon reaching a 12 inch/30 centimeter diameter.
The Prickly Pear Cactus
No, a cactus is a plant, not an animal.
Rabbits, deer & bear eat the young flower buds of the prickly pear cactus.
Yes, they are flowering plants and they can bear fruit.
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Are you referring to the plant that the eagle is perching on?That would be the Prickly Pear Cactus.
To plant prickly pear cactus successfully, choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the cactus root ball and place the cactus in the hole. Backfill with soil and water thoroughly. Avoid overwatering and protect the cactus from frost in colder climates.
Plains Prickly Pear cactus needles can vary in length, but they typically range from 1 to 3 inches long.
To plant a prickly pear cactus successfully, choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the cactus root ball and place the cactus in the hole. Fill in the hole with soil and water the cactus sparingly. Avoid overwatering and provide occasional fertilizer for best results.
The prickly pear cactus was chosen as Texas's state plant because there are more than 4 species of cacti in the american southwest
You can tell if your prickly pear cactus has been overwatered by checking the soil for excessive moisture, yellowing or wilting pads, and signs of rot or mold on the plant.
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