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Some notable species of cacti include the Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea), the Golden Barrel (Echinocactus grusonii), the Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera), the Fishhook Barrel (Ferocactus wislizeni), and the Prickly Pear (Opuntia spp.). Additional species include the Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi), the Cholla (Cylindropuntia spp.), the Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus spp.), the Totem Pole Cactus (Lophocereus schottii), and the Blue Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus horizonthalonius). Other examples are the Peruvian Apple Cactus (Cereus peruvianus), the Lady Finger Cactus (Echinopsis multiplex), the Bishop’s Cap (Astrophytum myriostigma), the Snowball Cactus (Mammillaria candida), and the Moon Cactus (Gymnocalycium mihanovichii). Lastly, the Star Cactus (Astrophytum asterias) and the Old Man Cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) are also well-known species.
What else can I help you with?
Can the cacti be eaten by animals?
Yes some species of cacti are food for animals.
Are there cacti in the Mojave Desert?
Yes, there are numerous species of cacti in the Mojave Desert.
Do all cacti have spines?
No, not all cacti have spines. Some species of cacti have smooth surfaces or small bumps instead of spines. Spines are a common feature in many cactus species, but not a universal one.
Do mini cacti grow into huge cacti?
It just depends on the genus/species, but if you bought a cactus from a home improvement store and it was small it will grow to be large depending on the genus/species. Most of the cacti sold at home improvement stores are cacti that grow to be large.
What is a cacti lifespan?
It depends on the species. Some cacti can live for generations up 100-300 years.
How do you id cacti?
You find out what genus it is in and then what species it is, there many good websites for cacti identification out there, I suggest using on of them.
Are there cacti in coastal deserts?
Yes, a number of species of cacti can be found in coastal deserts in the Americas only.
What species of cacti grow in the Sahara?
Cacti are strictly New World plants and so not occur naturally in the Sahara.
Are there cacti in the Little Sandy Desert?
Cacti are strictly American Species and do not occurr naturally in any Australian Desert. However, prickly pear cacti have been introduced to some of Australia's deserts and have turned into a noxious invasive species.
How old do cacti get?
Saguaro cacti are about 100 years old when they get arms. Other cacti vary.
How many cacti are there in the Sahara Desert?
There are various species of cacti found in the Sahara Desert, but they are not as abundant as in other desert regions. The exact number of cacti in the Sahara Desert can vary due to factors such as climate change and environmental conditions affecting their growth and distribution.
Is a barrel cactus the same as saguaro?
No, a barrel cactus and a saguaro are two different species of cacti. Barrel cacti are smaller, rounder cacti with ribs and spines all around, while saguaros are taller, columnar cacti with arms that grow as they age. Both are native to the deserts of the Americas, but they have distinct characteristics.
