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Cacti grow arms, also known as branches or paddles, to increase their surface area for photosynthesis and to store water more efficiently in their harsh desert environment.

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Why do cacti grow arms?

Although some Saguaro cacti never grow arms, those that grow arms do so between the ages of 50 to 100 years. The size of this cacti and the number of arms is due to factors, such as soil and rainfall. Saguaro cacti grow in the Sonoran Desert of the United States.


Do cacti grow in the Arctic?

No, cacti do not grow in the Arctic.


Do cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert?

Yes, cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert.Yes, cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert.


How do you grow cacti?

cacti (cactus) grow in desers where there is not a lot of water but they still survive.


Do ranches grow cacti?

There are cactus farms, especially in Arizona, that commercially grow cacti for landscaping and houseplants.


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.


Why don't cacti grow in the mountains?

Cacti do grown in many desert mountain areas. They usually do not grow on the higher peaks, however.


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.


How do cacti adapt to their environment by growing arms?

Cacti adapt to their environment by growing arms to increase their surface area for photosynthesis and to store water more efficiently.


Can thing's grow in the dessert?

Yes. That is where cacti grow.


Does the rainforest have any cacti?

Yes they do have cacti. Epiphyllum, Rhipsalis, and Schlumbergera are a few genera of cacti that grow in the rainforest.


How many cacti live in the Sahara Desert?

No cacti grow naturally in the Sahara. Cacti are natives of the Americas, not Africa.