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The prickly pear cactus genus [Opuntia spp] numbers over 360 species. There's no such thing as a uniform description for or look to the genus' members. For example, their common names may range from prickly pear, to Indian fig, to cholla, to bunny ears. Their heights may range from a couple of inches or centimeters to nearly 20 feet/6 meters tall. Their shapes may resemble a series of fleshy pads that look like Badminton rackets, as in the case of Opuntia lindheimeri. Or they may have branching stems, as is the case with Opuntia tunicata. Their weapons against predators may take the form of barbed spines, or bristled tufts.
But what they all share is their love for the sun's heat and light, their comfort as the dominant vegetation of their niches, and their aversionto overwatering or waterlogging. Additionally, they share a budding into vivid spring, summer and fall flowers. They also share an appearance after blossoming of green, purple or red fruits. The fruits have seeds, but they may or may not have edible or flavorful tastes.
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How do you spell saroya cactus?
It looks like you are asking about the saguaro cactus. There is no type of cactus with a name that is any closer to "saroya".
What are cactus berries?
A cactus berry is one of the forms that cactus fruit may take. Different cactus plants make different types of fruit. For example, the fruit of the living rock or fossil cactus [Ariocarpusspp] looks like pale fleshy berries. In contrast, the saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] makes fruit that looks like red plums.
Barrel cactus what are they?
A barrel cactus stores water in their spongy stem, which swells and looks like a barrel, hence the name.
How did the cactus cuties get their name?
The Cactus Cuties were named for their cute looks and the Cactus Theater located in Lubbock,Texas!!!
What hoodia looks like?
Hoodia is a succulent plant that resembles a cactus. It has thick stems and spiny edges, with fleshy leaves and produces large, star-shaped flowers. The most well-known species, Hoodia gordonii, is a popular ingredient in weight loss supplements.
Which cactus flower looks like an octopus?
Some think that the flower of the ocotillo [Fouquieria splendens] looks like an octopus. The common names for ocotillo include candlewood, coachwhip, Jacob's staff, and vine cactus. But whether or not the flower looks octopus like, the plant isn't a cactus or succulent. Instead, it's a deciduous shrub that loses its leaves every year, and may grow to about 20 feet/6 meters tall.The octopus agave [Agave vilmoriniana] and the octopus cactus[Stenocereus alamosensis] are so called, because of their octopus like shapes. They each have branching arms that look like octopus tentacles. The branches grow low to the ground, and out from a central growth point.
How can I tell if my cactus is being under watered?
You can tell if your cactus is being under watered by checking if the soil is completely dry, if the cactus looks shriveled or wilted, or if the lower parts of the cactus are turning yellow or brown.
How do you get cactus out of volleyballs?
I'm sorry you have a cactus in your volleyball. I don't know how it got there, but it looks as if you're going to have to throw that volleyball away.
Why does the cactus look deflated?
The cactus looks deflated because it has lost water and is not able to maintain its usual firm and plump appearance.
Do giraffes like cactus?
they do like it
WHAT IS THE NUTRITION of a cactus?
Cactus, like other plants, uses photosynthesis to get energy.
Are cactus roots?
The cactus root in the ground beneath the cactus plant.
