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The Crimson Hedgehog Cactus stems are closely packed together, it can keep warm in very cold weather and this also reduces surface area through which it can lose heat.
It grows in deserts.
It has spines.
It grows in clumps.
It doesn't have to have water to make it grow.
The clumps have a few to a hundred stems. The stems of this cactus are shorter and more tightly packed together than other hedgehog cacti.
They use the cool night temperatures to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. During the day they do their photosynthesis, but they keep their stomata closed so they won't lose any moisture.
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What eats a crimson hedgehog cactus?
nothing
Where does a crimson hedgehog cactus lives?
It lives in kansas
How does a Crimson Hedgehog Cactus survive?
Because the Crimson Hedgehog Cactus' stems are so closely packed together, it can keep warm in very cold weather. http://site2.wikianswers.com/templates/images/saveBtn_enable.gif?v=45187
Where are crimson hedgehog cactus found?
Crimson Hedge Hog Cati are found at medium elevations in hot and dry deserts. Their stems can be crushed, mixed with sugar and baked to make cakes.
What are facts about the crimson hedgehog cactus?
The Crimson Hedgehog Cactus stems are closely packed together, it can keep warm in very cold weather and this also reduces surface area through which it can lose heat. It plant grows in deserts. It has spines. It grows in clumps. The clumps have a few to a hundred stems. The stems of this cactus are shorter and more tightly packed together than other hedgehog cacti. They use the cool night temperatures to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. During the day they do their photosynthesis, but they keep their stomata closed so they won't lose any moisture.
How does the crimson hedgehog cactus adapt to the desert?
The crimson hedgehog cactus adapts to the desert by storing water in its fleshy stems to survive dry periods, having a small surface area to reduce water loss through evaporation, and developing spines to protect itself from animals and minimize water loss through transpiration.
What did the hedgehog say to the cactus?
Hey brother! 8D
What cactus grows in the Chihuahuan Desert in the US?
Various species of prickly pear and cholla Claret cup cactus Hedgehog cactus Peyote Rainbow cactus Corncob cactus Living rock cactus Button cactus Eagle claw cactus (aka Turk's head cactus) Fish hook barrel cactus Pincushion cactus Strawberry cactus several others
What are some desert plants of the U.S. and Mexico?
The ocotillo sprouts leaves a day or two after a good rain in the desert. It blooms in the late winter.
What types of animals eat a hedgehog cactus?
Hedgehog cacti are primarily consumed by herbivorous animals, such as desert tortoises, jackrabbits, and various rodents. Additionally, some birds, like quail and finches, may also feed on the seeds and fruits of the cactus. Larger herbivores, such as deer, may nibble on the pads or flowers when other food sources are scarce. However, due to the cactus's spines, many animals tend to avoid eating it unless necessary.
What elevation does the saguaro cactus need to grow?
The saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] prefers an elevation range of 600-3,600 feet/180-1,080 meters above sea level. So it isn't a cactus plant of the higher elevations. In contrast is the hedgehog cactus [Echinocereus spp], whose preferred elevations may go as high as 6,900 feet/2,070 meters and beyond.
Do some desert cacti have beautiful flowers?
Yes: Prickly Pears, Barrel cacti, Saguaro cacti, Aztekium cacti, and Echinopsis cacti a.k.a the hedgehog cactus
