Cactus Gardening

Most cacti are not toxic to cats. If your cactus is prickly, one touch and your cat isn't going to mess with it again. If you have a non-spiny cactus, it still isn't going to taste good so your cat would only nibble a little, and then at worst have a sick tummy. If you know the species of cactus concerned, look it up specifically. In general, though, it's probably fine. I've kept cats and cacti/succulents in the same living space for years and never had either one of them hurt the other.

A rainstick is a hollow tube filled with small pebbles or seeds. When the rainstick is tilted, the pebbles or seeds fall through the tube, creating a sound that resembles rain. The effect is achieved due to the combination of gravity and friction as the pebbles or seeds move through the tube.

Cactus spines act as a protective mechanism by deterring animals from feeding on the plant. They also help reduce water loss by providing shade and limiting air flow around the cactus. Additionally, some cactus spines are modified into hooks or barbs that aid in climbing or anchor the cactus in the soil.

If you prick a cactus with a pin, a small amount of liquid sap may ooze out from the puncture wound. This sap helps protect the cactus from potential pathogens and seals the wound to prevent further damage.

Cacti primarily grow in North and South America. They are native to regions such as the deserts of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and South America. Some cacti species can also be found in parts of Africa, Europe, and Australia.

Cacti typically grow in hot and dry environments, such as deserts, because they have adapted to conserve water and thrive in arid conditions. Their ability to store water in their stems allows them to survive in environments with little rainfall.

Cacti have succulent stems to store water in arid environments where water availability is limited. The thick stems allow cacti to retain water for long periods of time, helping them survive in dry conditions. The succulent nature of cacti also helps reduce water loss through transpiration.

1) Water, they can live with out water for months.

2)Fruit bats feed on their pollen from the flowers to help photosynthesis.

3) Wind helps to disperce seeds. They are like dandylions.

Animals also eat their seed, and come out the other end.

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.

Cacti are well-adapted to the desert because they store water in their thick stems to survive long periods of drought. Their spines help reduce water loss by providing shade and protection from predators. Additionally, their shallow roots can quickly absorb water after rain showers.

The stem of a cactus is typically thick and succulent, allowing it to store water during times of drought. This adaptation helps the cactus survive in arid environments by providing a reserve of water for times when it is scarce. Additionally, the stem is often covered in a waxy layer to reduce water loss through evaporation.

The desert is the habitat of the saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea]. It's native to the Sonoran desert of northern Mexico and of the southwestern United States of America. It's a desert cactus that finds little in the way of competition among the sparse desert vegetation. It's adapted to situations of high heat and light, and of low humidity and moisture.

Cacti have thick, fleshy stems because water is stored in them. The stems are green so that cacti can live by photosynthesis, the process by which organisms containing chlorophyll transform light energy into chemical energy. ... Thick, waxy coating on succulent stems of cacti keeps water from evaporating from inside.

I think because in a desert, the cactus doesn't find much water. So, to save water it does not expel much water out of itself, and as stomata is responsible for expelling water of the plant, the cactus has less stomata

To protect it from predators in the desert.(: and to reduce the rate of transpiration. In many cases the thorn are formed by the modification of shoot , Thus eliminating the leaves hence the free surface to minimize the transpiration.)

Yes, cacti are dicots. Dicots are a type of flowering plant that have two seed leaves, whereas monocots have one seed leaf. Cacti belong to the class Magnoliopsida, which includes dicots.

Cacti have fleshy stems to store water in arid environments, helping them survive long periods of drought. This adaptation allows cacti to minimize water loss and thrive in dry conditions, making them well-suited for deserts and other water-scarce habitats.

Cactus roots grow close to the surface to quickly absorb any moisture from rain or dew before it evaporates in arid environments. This adaptation helps them survive in dry conditions with limited access to water. Additionally, shallow roots allow cacti to anchor themselves securely in the sandy or rocky soils commonly found in their native habitats.

Many young cacti get their start under shade trees (like mesquite or palo verde trees). Others begin growing between rocks or boulders, which protect them from the sun or being walked on by people or animals.

The cactus is one of the few plants found in the desert, and in order to survive it needs a massive amount of water. Since it does not rain all year round in a desert, cacti store water when it does rain. So the needles on the cactus protect their water-rich flesh from other things in the desert.

Sharp spines can limit the surface area available for photosynthesis, reducing the plant's ability to produce energy. Additionally, spines can potentially injure animals, making it harder for them to access the plant for pollination or seed dispersal. Lastly, spines can also limit the amount of shade a cactus can provide for other plants in its environment.

Cactus roots are shallow and spread out widely to help the plant quickly absorb water in arid environments. The roots also have specialized adaptations, such as the ability to store water and prevent loss through evaporation, which help cacti survive in their dry habitats.

Yes it can ... particularly if it becomes embedded under the skin. The body will make every effort to consume foreign items, such as thorns for instance, and if that thorn is infected in any way, the surrounding tissues can also become infected, causing what the medical community calls a skin ulcer. At that point, surgery may be required to cleanse the wound site from the infection and hopefully removed the thorn. Best advice is to have the thorn removed by a medical professional as soon as possible.

Cacti typically bloom in response to specific triggers like temperature, light, or water availability. Once these triggers are met, the cactus will produce flower buds, which eventually blossom into flowers. Cactus flowers are usually brightly colored to attract pollinators like bees or birds.