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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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The plants which can store water in their spongy stem are called what?

A succulent and a cactus both store water in their spongy stem or leaves.

Where can you buy a Mexican Pitaya cactus?

You can buy it online and from some plant nurseries.

What cactus plants are found in the Patagonia Desert?

Cacti of the Patagonian Desert:

Austrocactus

Austrocactus bertinii

Austrocactus coxii

Austrocactus gracilis

Austrocactus hibernus

Austrocactus patagonicus

Austrocactus spiniflorus

Echinopsis

Echinopsis leucantha

Gymnocalycium

Gymnocalycium gibbosum

var. brachypetalum

var. chubutense

var. nigrum

Maihuenia

Maihuenia patagonica

Maihuenia poeppigii

Maihueniopsis

Maihueniopsis darwinii

Maihueniopsis hickenii

Maihueniopsis platyacantha

Pterocactus

Pterocactus araucanus

Pterocactus australis

Pterocactus fischeri

Pterocactus hickenii

Pterocactus tuberosus

Pterocactus valentinii

Pterocactus spec. from Buta Ranquil

Pterocactus spec. from Bajada del Agrio

Pyrrhocactus

Pyrrhocactus straussianus

How fast does the carol cactus grow?

It says one week on the package , but you should have small sprouts within two. So far, all of mine seem to be a single species of cactus. In general cacti are extremely slow growing, so it will be months before you have a full sized plant.

How do cacti adapt to shifting sand?

it has wacksey skin which is very thick, that makes the sand just past by, leaving no damage or feeling to the cacti

Effects of san Pedro cactus?

The San Pedro cactus is rich with mescaline, making it a psychoactive drug. It startes by making you tired and dizzy, causing a light numbness. Even after the drug has mostly worn off you are most likely to still feel more acute senses for a couple days. Of course, like any psychoactive drug, it will cause various results for all users.

Do cacti grow in Britain?

A cactus does not grow naturally in Britain as they are only natives to the Americas. It is much too cold and damp in Britain. Cacti can be grown indoors in pots in a sunny location, however, or in a greenhouse. Do not over water.

Where can you buy saguaro cactus pieces?

In the United States the saguaro grows naturally in Arizona. However, it is illegal to remove a saguaro from the desert without permission and only for a legitimate reason (eg: The cactus is falling into a roadway or home or needs to be removed for construction.) It is also illegal to remove even the dead wood from a saguaro cactus from the desert, The only alternative would be to purchase a saguaro from a nursery, let it die and decay for a few years and then remove the dead wood pieces. Considering the high cost of a live saguaro from a licensed nursery, this does not seem to be a viable option.

How often to water yucca cactus growing outdoors?

First off, the yucca is not a cactus. It is more closely related to the lily than a cactus. If you live in a desert climate, once it has become established it should survive with little watering. If your area has received little rainfall you may give it a good watering a couple times per month. Be careful, however, to not over water and water very little in winter or the plant may be killed by root rot.

How long can a desert cactus live in the cold?

That depends upon the species. Some cacti can survive lengthy periods below zero while other species will not tolerate any temperature that falls below freezing.

How do you remove spines from cactus?

Wear thick gardening gloves and dig deeply around the cactus. At one side try to sever the roots from underneath the plant and ease it out. You can hold it by the base if you dig around it widely. If it's in a pot then go outside and tip it upside down into an open carrier bag.

What cactus growe in the Philippines?

Cacti are natives only to the Americas and do not grow naturally in the Philippines.

Which is a modification into the spine in cactus plants?

The cactus adapted to its harsh environment by developing thick skin to slow the evaporation of water. The leaves changed in order to reduce the surface area that water could evaporate from and over time became defensive spines to protect itself from animals trying to get inside its thick skin for the moisture.

What is a Tequila Cactus called?

You are referring to the Blue Agave, which is actually not a cactus at all. It is a member of the lily family.