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Cactus Gardening
All cactus plants are succulents, but not all succulents are cactus plants. Being able to tell the difference is one of the concerns in the cactus gardening section. Other questions to be asked and answered include the specifics of a cactus plant's adaptability, environmental impact, growing conditions, harmful stresses, native habitats, propagation methods, and value for people and wildlife.
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What part of the earth is labeled A?
There are many different parts of the Earth that would be labeled with the letter A. Africa might be labeled with an A for example.
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You would not happen to be cheating on ed options would you ;)
Can prickly pear fruits be frozen for later use?
Yes, a prickly pear [Opuntia spp] fruit can be frozen for later use. The fruit tastes best when it's eaten fresh after harvesting and removing the barbed spines. But it also serves up well as juice and puree after being frozen and thawed.
Who were the original Cactus Cuties?
The Cactus Cuties were created by Cami Caldwell in 2001 and consisted of seven of her young vocal students. Those students were Catherine Hyde, Peyton Hyde, Kayla McMackin, Hannah Morgan, Hannah Smith, Aubrey Wagner, and Rhett Watts.
What parts of the apricot tree are used for medicinal purposes?
Apricot seed is the small kernel enclosed within the wood-like pit at the center of the apricot fruit.
The world is full of cactus but you don't have to sit on it?
You don't have to be pessimistic about life. You don't have to let the "cacti" get to you. The cactus could be anything in your life that is inconvenient or annoying, but you can chose to not sit on it, to not let it bother you.
How did the Fish Hook barrel cactus get its name?
Its a common name for any hooked spined spicies it got its name because of its hooked spines
Plant seeds do not need to be dried to grow in the ground, but if they do fall off they probably will grow well if they get enough sunlight and water; just like any other plant! we need food to live and plants need water and sunlight to live!
What is the name of the small round cactus?
There are many types of small round cacti, but two are the prickly pear cactus and the barrel cactus.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was my something greats uncle. He was quite a famous poet. I can't catch up with all he has written.
He wrote Midnight Ride of Paul Revere I believe. (don't pay attention to all those quotation marks.)
I believe.
Symbiotic relationship between a nectar-eating bat and a flowering catus?
i would guess parasitism because the cactus is being harmed in a way an the bat is benefiting
Prickly sticks, also known as "prickly pear cactus pads," refer to the flattened stems of the prickly pear cactus, which are covered in tiny, hair-like spines called glochids. These pads are edible and are commonly used in various culinary dishes, particularly in Mexican cuisine, where they are known as "nopales." In addition to their culinary uses, prickly sticks also have ornamental value and can be used in landscaping. However, care must be taken when handling them due to their spines.
How healthy is a cactus to eat?
It depends on which cactus is being eaten. Some are poisonous while others are beneficial and highly nutritious. Prickly pear pads are a winner as long as you get the right type. I have read online that there is a poisonous strain of prickly pear that has an orange coloring in its spines. Some prickly pear has been selectively reproduced to eliminate the spines and it is used as a human and animal food staple in desert areas, such as Mexico.
To injure animals that may be predators of the cactus, e.g. try to eat it! If an animal goes to eat the cactus, it will spike them and they will not eat it again. Also it absorbs and stores moisture from the air for the cactus, so it can be utilized in hot conditions.
Does cactus juice insect repellant work?
From a personal use, yes it works well. From a proven scientific approach, it is the only "natural" insect repellant in the U.S. that has been lab tested and certified to work. The Carroll-Loye school at UCLA Davis has tested and published the results. The only "off FIFRA list" product known to be effective for over 4 hours.
The cactus symbolises warmth protection and endurance and maternal love.
Saguaro is a large, tree-sized cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea.
The Cactus plant lives for extended periods of time due the lack of predators; nothing is there to kill it.
What types of cactuses are from Mexico?
One type of cactus from Mexico are the epiphytic orchid [Epiphyllum spp] and rat's tail [Aporocactus spp] cactus plants. Their roots aren't used to growing in the soil. Instead, they're anchored in the air, onto trees and tree branches.
Another type is the living rock or fossil cactus [Ariocarpus spp]. It grows very slowly, and mostly underground, into cones whose tubercles are almost spineless. Its mature height may be as short as 2-4 inches/5-10 centimeters.
Still another type are the towering giant saguaro [Carnegiea gigantea] and old man [Cephalocereus spp] cactus plants. The desert native saguaro may mature to 40 feet/12 meters in height, and have a number of branching arms. It may live 150+ years. The old man cactus is a native of the seashores and mountains of subtropical and tropical Mexico. Its mature height may reach 50 feet/15 meters. Its long, silky spines look especially beardlike by the time the cactus reaches its maximum life expectancy of 200 years.
Yet another is the fish hook cactus [Ferocactus spp]. Its hooked spines intimidate predators. The sugary solution that it secretes in summer and fall attracts pollinating ants. But it brings on sooty mold when it's grown indoors. The solution must be washed off, and the flowers artificially pollinated.
Others include the branching or paddle shaped prickly pear cactus [Opuntia spp], and the top heavy Turk's cap cactus [Melocactus spp].
That is a good question but the only thing that is prickly there is your mother :/
