Cactus Gardening

Obviously judging from the cacti's arid environment where water is a rarity, one must conclude that in fact they eat dirt, sand, or any other soil like material. Cacti also most likely use the power that they gather from the sun to lure unsuspecting victims to them where they impale them upon their many spikes and absorb the nutrients from the carcass much like a fungus.

Peyote is not naturally found in the Sahara Desert. It is native to North America, specifically the Chihuahuan Desert. In its native habitat, peyote has evolved to survive in arid conditions with minimal water by storing water in its fleshy stem and having shallow roots to capture rainwater.

If you get cactus spines on you, use tape or a lint roller to lift them off. For tiny spines, apply a layer of glue or hair removal wax to the area, then peel it off gently. If spines are deeply embedded, seek medical attention to have them removed safely.

To cook cactus pads (nopales), start by removing the thorns and outer skin. Then, you can slice, dice, or boil them depending on the recipe. Common cooking methods include sautéing them with onions and garlic, grilling, or adding them to soups and stews.

v They are covered in a waxy substance that helps them keep water under the 'skin' of the plant.

v Theirs 'leaves' are in the shape of needles which helps them retain water as it has less surface area. They also act as self defence to stop animals from eating them.

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1. Reduced leaf surface area to minimize water loss through transpiration.
2. Stem modifications, such as succulence, to store water and perform photosynthesis.
3. Waxy cuticle to prevent water loss and spines for defense against herbivores.

There is no way to tell the exact age of a cactus. Unlike trees you can count rings, but for cacti some believe like the saguaro cactus you can use the arms to tell the age, but in the life span of a saguaro it can grow at different rates. if you have to estimate a saguaro it takes the base an average of about 60 years to grow to the size of a male adult.

Yes, a cactus is a houseplant. In fact, it's a good houseplant. It requires little or no attention during its dormant season. During its growing season, it tends to need no more fertilizing and watering than every 10-14 days. It adds beauty, cleanses the air, and demands little in return other than vigilance against chilling and overwatering.

Carnegiea gigantea is the scientific name of the 45 foot tall giant cactus of Mexico. The giant saguaro cactus is the common name. The cactus also is found in the southwestern United States of America. It's a towering plant that grows steadily and that may live for more than 100 years.

Cacti grow flowers to reproduce and produce seeds. The bright, showy flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, which transfer pollen between cactus flowers, allowing them to be fertilized and produce seeds for new cacti plants to grow.

To exterminate a large cactus, you can cut it down to ground level using a saw or axe. Then, carefully dig around the base of the cactus to expose the roots, and remove as much of the root system as possible. You can also treat the remaining roots with herbicide to prevent regrowth.

Cacti have adapted to extremely arid and/or semi-arid hot environments.

They show a wide range of features which conserve water.

Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known.

The bodies of many cacti are thick and have water-retentive tissue

Most cacti have a short growing season and long dormancy.

They also have the ability to form new roots quickly. Two hours after rain following a relatively long drought, root formation begins in response to the moisture.

When a cactus "stings" you, it releases tiny hair-like spines called glochids that can embed into your skin, causing irritation and pain. These spines can be difficult to remove and may lead to swelling, redness, and itching at the site of contact. It is important to carefully remove the spines to prevent further irritation or infection.

Height in 120 yrs = 30 ft. / 75 yrs. [ the height grown per year ] x 120 yrs. 30/75*120 = ( dividing through top and bottom of the fraction, by 15 to simplify, so you can do the math in your head, quickly ) = 2/5*120 = 48

the waxy cuticular & spiny covering from outside

Plants absorb water for hydration and nutrient intake, but the dye particles are unlikely to be absorbed by the cactus to affect its color. The color change in the cactus would not occur simply by dyeing the water it absorbs.

Cactus have prickles, sharp spines, or tiny hairs on their surface as a defense mechanism to protect themselves from animals that may try to eat them. These prickles also help cacti to reduce water loss by providing shade and trapping moisture around the plant.

the plants growing in deserts have adaptations to prevent water loss for example cactus:

1. has no leaves to prevent water loss through transpiration.

2. stem is modified in such a way that it performs photosynthesis.

3.root system is well developed and grows in deep in search of water.

Desert Plants adapt to their environment by trying to reduce the amount of water lost through the leaves. At some point long ago, the leaves of desert plants got thinner and thinner until they turned spiny. Desert plants are also very good at storing water because there is so little rain that falls in the desert which is why they have such fat trunks.

Saguaro cactus (Cereus giganteus) is the considered the largest cactus indigenous to the United States, although there have been reports of a few larger cacti of the giant cardon variety in Baja, California, Mexico, and Brazil.

Saguaro cactus grow slowly and need partial shade to thrive. For this reason, new cacti are usually found under bushes and small trees, termed "nurse plants" for their function in the cactis' survival.

A new cactus takes about 15 years to grow to the height of one foot, which is when they begin to bloom; they can take 40 years to reach 10 feet. Saguaro cactus continue growing until they're about 100 years old, reaching a standard height of 20-30 feet, with a few as large as 40-50 feet. The lifespan of this plant is approximately 200 years.

Donkeys do not store water like camels. They are not able to retain water for long periods of time and rely on frequent access to fresh water sources to stay hydrated.

The stomate are located in the same place as other plants, leaf and stems. Their stomate are much smaller and sometimes sunken deeper into the surfaces to help keep water loss at a minimum. Also, the stomate on catus only open at night when it is cool outside.

The adaptations for the Barrel Cactus are ideal for their survival. Barrel Cacti have a unique metabolism that works for their lifestyle. Their metabolism lets the stomata remain closed in the daytime, which is when the most water would be lost. It then opens at night releasing the oxygen while absorbing the carbon dioxide that is normally saved as malate. The Barrel Cacti has a spine that doubles as a protective shield against its predators.

The inside of a cactus is filled with a very sponge-like, fleshy white core. When it rains, or moisture is collected through dew, the cactus absorbs a large amount of water and stores it in the spongy cells, similar to how camels store fat in their humps. When it gets hot again, the cactus feeds very slowly off its new water supply to stay alive. Cacti do not grow very fast. This is because the energy it would take to grow quickly would use up all their stored water they need to survive.