Cactus Gardening

To eat a prickly California pear, start by removing the skin using a knife or peeler. Be careful to remove all the small spines, as they can be sharp. Once peeled, you can slice the pear and eat it fresh, or use it in salads, desserts, or smoothies. Enjoy!

Cactus roots have adapted by burrowing deep to reach water that is not quickly evaporated by surface heat.

The stems grow very thick to act as a sort of insulation against evaporative loss.

And the leaves have evolved as needles which have a low surface area to reduce evaporation and to deter animals and insects that would pierce the stem to suck moisture from the plant.

the Christmas castus only blooms at Christmas time. the rest of the year it will be greenery but around next october-November keep in warm and humid. try putttin a plastic bag over the plant with a small hole at the top so it doesnt go moldy. keep soil moist but don't over water. make sure it gets some sunlight to promote blooming. when you see the first blooms remove bag and it should stay till Christmas.

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It would take far too long to list them on this site even if anyone had the time to do it. Try botanical websites, or narrow the search to something manageable.

FlorasEnchantix: Try these 2; Flora and Tulips. Flora is Italian for Flowers.

The roots to a cactus are long thick and go very wide and deep. When it rains the roots absorb the water and store it in its leaves. The cactus doesnt need a lot of water. A couple drops a year will keep it alive. Its leaves are protected with spines.

A cactus breathes through its stomata. These are little holes on the flesh or skin of the cactus.

Through it's thorns

Cactii breathe through pores in their skin called stomates. These are generally closed during the heat of day to retain moisture and opened during the night to allow respiration to occur.

Photosynthesis

Prickly Pear pads can pop up quickly. In as little as one year, the clusters of pads will grow to four feet high at maturity. The earliest it can be harvested as a tasty fruit is five years.

Enjoy! They are really tasty with honey.

The Cactus Hill archaeological site in Virginia, USA, contains evidence of human occupation dating back over 15,000 years. The site has yielded artifacts such as stone tools, hearths, and bones, providing valuable insights into the ancient inhabitants' way of life. Cactus Hill is significant for understanding the early peopling of the Americas.

The scientific name for Mexican lime cactus is Ferocactus latispinus.

Ferocactus, but there is more than one type so each type will have a different second name.

the genus mammillaria has several species that have fishhok spines

The taxonomy for a saguaro cactus is:

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Phylum: Tracheophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• Order: Caryophyllales
• Family: Cactaceae
• Genus: Carnegiea
• Species: Carnegiea gigantea

Carnegiea gigantea is the latin name for the saguaro cactus.

The name "aloe" comes from the Arabic word "alloeh," meaning "shining bitter substance," referring to the sticky gel inside the plant's leaves that has been used for its medicinal properties for centuries.

Fonquieria splendens is the scientific name of the monkey tail cactus. The cactus has many common names. Perhaps the best known is ocotillo shrub, from the Nahuatl 'ocote' for 'torch'. Other common names are candlewood, flamingsword, Jacob's staff, and vine cactus.

Yes, cacti do contain chlorophyll, which allows them to carry out photosynthesis and produce their own food using sunlight. This is essential for their survival in their often arid environments.

The fruit of the cactus is commonly known as a prickly pear or cactus pear. It is a sweet and flavorful fruit that grows on certain species of cacti.

Aloe is not a cactus; it is a succulent plant. While both aloe and cactus are adapted to dry environments and store water in their leaves, they belong to different plant families. Aloe plants are part of the Asphodelaceae family, while cacti belong to the Cactaceae family.

There is no scientific evidence to support the idea that cactus juice can cure sunburns. Sunburns should be treated with soothing creams, aloe vera gel, or moisturizers that can help alleviate discomfort and promote healing. It's also important to avoid further sun exposure and stay hydrated to aid in the healing process.

Senita or "senile" Old Man Cereus group cactus has hanging roots on the elbows of the upturned branches. When weight of the arm bends the roots take over, thus propagating and spreading forming bushclumps. The Cactus itself grows mainly in Mexico, with few in the American Southwest. The Old Man bears it's foul smelling pink blossoms at night on the six or seven ridge branch. Short spikes on the lower branches offer some protection from animals.

The recovery of artifacts at Cactus Hill is important because it provides valuable insights into the lives of early humans in North America and their migration patterns. These artifacts help archaeologists understand how these early humans adapted to different environments and developed cultural practices. Additionally, Cactus Hill is one of the earliest archaeological sites in North America, making the recovery of artifacts there particularly significant for understanding the continent's prehistoric past.

Yes, cacti are found in a variety of habitats, including the grasslands and even in a rainforest.