A cactus plant needs water just like any other plant. They have several methods for conserving the little water they get from the occasional rains. 1. They have roots which spread out near the surface to quickly catch as much water as possible before it drains away or evaporates. Large, column-like…
soak the finger or body part with the thorn in vinegar. It can be either white vinegar or cider vinegar, they both work the same. Or place cotton saturated with vinegar where the thorn is , and leave it in there for 20-30minutes. The thorn will just fall out.
a PTO steam named Kale its a stem found in cold deserts and has been named Kale from the oldest cactus in the world of deserts this is one of the most commonest stem that has ever been found i think this stem is gonna be really helpful in a few years time and I'm glad you are so found of this...ques…
The Cactus plant lives for extended periods of time due the lack of predators; nothing is there to kill it.
The cacti (in general) have made many modifications to collect,
store and retain water. Adaptations include:
a low surface to volume ratio to reduce evaporation
a waxy outer layer to prevent transpiration of water
a modified CO2 scavenging system to allow CO2 capture with
minimum water loss
You should water a cactus once a week. If the plant starts to look bad water it once every nine days.
Rose plants have prickles not thorns. Prickles are sharp pointed hairs that contain epidermal and subepidermal tissues. A thorn is a short, sharp modified stem. Roses use prickles to ward off predators which may help extend their life.
Pachycereus pringlei (Cardón) It is the tallest cactus species in the world, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 meters (62.9 feet) It lives in Baha California.
Cactie absorb the sunlight to eat.
Cactus plants live by making changes within themselves to fit better with their extreme environments. For example, jungle equivalents of cactus plants don't grow on the tropical forest floor. Instead, they're epiphytic, which means that their roots are air born. They anchor themselves high up on tre…
It can absorb and retain lots of water in a short time for later use It performs photosyntesis in a CAM system which saves lots of water It keeps the stomata closed during the day and absorbs CO2 at night It's leaves are thorns and the stem performs photosyntesis It's bloom is aimed at desert in…
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…
Cactus' are used to desert conditions with minimal water. If you water too much, you can kill it. The important thing is to look at it and see if it begins to sag or look deflated. The soil should be about 50% sand for quick drainage. Cacti and succulants that are planted in pots should be watered s…
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.
That answer is wrong! the roots are just bellow the survice so to soak up as mmuch water as possible when it rains, also they have spikes on their leaves to warn off other prediators not to eeat it. they have thick waxy skin aswell.all this i know for an absolute fact.
The cardon cactus is the world's largest cactus. They are mainly
pollinated by night time, nectar feeding bats but may also be
pollinating by birds and insects.
Javalina, deer, rabbits, and even humans eat cactus. Various birds eat the fruit of the Saguaro and Prickly pear. Insects, birds, and bats pollinate the cactus.
All cactus plants can produce flowers. If the flowers are pollinated, there will be seeds. Some cacti, such as the prickly pear, enclose the seeds in a tasty fruit, which you can buy at the supermarket. Handle carefully, in case all the protective spines have not been removed! In the wild, cactus m…
Cacti are adapted to living in desert and they can store lots of water. They have spikes to protect themselves from predators. Cacti are adapted to the desert as that is where they grow and therefore they need special features to live in that environment. Over time the cacti has adapte…
Some roots spread from 10-15 foot away; they can also change characteristics as the water supply fluctuates.
many animals eat cacti because they contain water and they need the cactito get water what animals eat the actual cacti i really dont know
by dancing here and therIt has shallow roots that are spread out so that it can receive as much water as it can after a rainfall. It has 'thorns' that prevent animals from eating it. It also has a waxy covering to prevent water loss.
The barrel Cactus can be found in the southwest of north america. It will adapt by usually drinking some water from its spine aftwer it has rained. By Leon.Z2005
Most cactus have stickery texture with toucher stems.
sometimes it is used to protect itself from predators.
They have Spikes to stop predators trying to eat them
Although some Saguaro cacti never grow arms, those that grow arms
do so between the ages of 50 to 100 years. The size of this cacti
and the number of arms is due to factors, such as soil and
rainfall. Saguaro cacti grow in the Sonoran Desert of the United
If you give proper care it will live for more than 100 years.
Cacti can live in the desert because, inside of the cactus there is
a water system which stores water into the cactus from the ground.
The roots are very long so they go deep into the ground to get
water. When explorers are in the desert they tear open a cactus to
get water, but they had to be caref…
The tallest type of cactus is the giant saguaro cactus.From 17wolf359:Actually, there are a number of cacti that are either as tall or taller than the saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea). Here are just a few: Cephalocereus, Neobuxbaumia, Neocardensia (now Neoraimondia), Cereus, Trichocereus (now Echinopsis…
They use photosynthesis to produce food, they are producers! Above the ground a cactus absorbs the energy from the sun to convert carbon dioxide into sugars and other compounds.
Below ground they have sophisticated root systems which enables them to collect water and nutrients, even from very poor…
Some cacti have a tap root while others have a dense fibrous root
It depends on what type of cactus you are talking about. Prickly pair cactus's are found in Sunny climates and bloom in the rain. Saguaro cactus's are in hot climates such as Arizona.
by heat sunlightand being in da desert
A VERY long time. I'd expect about a year or two. The bigger ones a year or two more! Although it would be a good idea to water it at least every two months.
Cactus (as most desert plants) plants survive in near desert conditions, on almost no water. They manage this because of several adaptations to their stems and leaves that they have developed over their long evolution. Cacti look swollen because they have adapted their stems and leaves to store as …
Cactus are eaten in most places in the world where they grow. But now they are becoming available in grocery stores. Some cactus store water and can be life-saving when folks are lost in the desert and without water. Jams and jellies are sometimes made from the fruit/flowers of some cactus, notably …
Only if something poisonous has got itself spiked on it and put poison on it, but otherwise, no.
Good luck. 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 plant known as the Christmas cactus as it can be grown to flower around Christmas is Schlumbergia , it was called Zygocactus until recently.A Christmas Cactus....Zygocactus - The Red is beautiful and quite festive.
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 s…
Cacti have spikes to use as their defense mechanism to animals that
may try to eat them. The spikes deter the animals by pricking them
in the nose and mouth putting them off trying to eat it. The spikes
also help collect water vapor by increasing the plant's surface
area and the spikes also help sto…
There are several answers, depending on the spikes. Answers include: To protect the plant from herbivoresTo provide a layer of still air, to protect the cactus skin from excessive heatTo provide shade to the cactus skinOverall, the purpose seems to be related in some way to the plant's survival stra…
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 anim…
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 sho…
Nothing really, the plant is too spicky
Cacti grow in deserts because they don't need as much water as other plants. They retains water and juice inside the plant for a long time. That's why in the desert you always see birds inside cacti. They use it as shelter and food and water.
no. cactus has different types shapes and sizes
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Most cactus are very slow growing, and do not acclimate well to different environments from where they are native. Like most plants, however, they can adapt slightly to different humidity, temperature, soil, sunlight, and water levels. Most cactus need a sunny location and well-draining soil to thri…
CATUS ARE AWSOME. Cacti (plural) is a common name given to a group
of xerophytic plants (adapted to dry regions).
They are able to survive to to a number of unique adaptations to
They have long roots that spread out just under the surface in
search of water, they grow more root…
Glochids. The spikes on a cactus are called Glochids.
It all depends on the place it is in. In a particular desert there is an ocean nearby. The water condensates and then the cacti take all of the moisture in. It keeps that for a long time. Any water possible, it will soak up like a sponge. Cacti can live in the desert because, inside of the cactus…
cactaceae is the scientific name of cactus
No. Some may be considered as leaves but not really. Christmas cactus for instance grows in thin segmented stalks reminiscent of leaves. Cactus flowers have petal that are leafy and green like leaves but not really leaves. barrel cactus and saquaros obviously have no leafy protrusions beyond their …
The Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is considered mature at 100-125 years old. Older specimens may attain ages of 200 years or more
There are a number of desert animals that eat cacti. They have
learned to remove the spines without being hurt. The animals that
eat cacti include fox, bats, and mice.
Cactus only need to be fed once a year in the spring.
Treat any cactus or succulent like any othe house plant in the summer and water and feed it normally. In the winter hold off the feed and water and only give some water when neccesary.
There are something on the order of 2,000 different species of cactus. Those plant taxonomists who identify them are still sorting a few out, but that number is close. Links can be found below to check facts and gather more information.
Most desert plants survive in the desert by storing water in their cells. An example would be the cactus.
When it rains or there is a flood it spreads out its roots and
absorbs as much water as possible without bursting.
Saguaro cacti are about 100 years old when they get arms. Other
Cactuses are prickly so the animals stay of the and so the animals can't drink the water out of them!!!
no it provides defense only
The saguaro cactus is the world's largest cactus species in the
world.This cactus can grow over 50 feet tall and weigh over 2,000
pounds (907.185 kilograms)! It also has a lifespan of 150 years!
Actually, the cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) of
Mexico is the largest cactus in t…
Cacti grow in hot, dry, areas. In Texas, this is the southwestern part of the State (Big Bend National Park) and along the western border with New Mexico.
A cactus' body swells in times of moisture so that it can store the
much needed water for later. Also, in times of drought, the body
sinks in, or contracts.
The adaptations of the cactus includes small and spiky leaves that reduce evaporation of water. It also prevents loss of water. The cactus has also a thick and juicy stem that stores water. It carries out photosynthesis like any other normal green plant. Waxy leaves, long roots, have needles Cactu…
the thorns are actually their leaves. They are small so there is less surface area to lose water from through transpiration.caucuses have thorns so insects that eat that sort of plant or people who want caucuses get poked and the little creatures die on them. if you look closely at a cactus in the d…
When I transplanted mine I put on gloves, pulled up some of the plant and laid in on the ground in a dry place with mostly morning sun putting just a little dirt around it. The plant will also root by laying the plant on the ground. New roots will form under each piece - it is easy to start them. Al…
their is a bird in the desert that sometimes makes it nest in a cactus
Really, really old.
it is their evolutionary defense against attackers. In a desert environment, water is very scarce. Therefore, every small amount of water absorbed by plants is indispensable to plant survival. The purpose of thorns is to protect the fleshy stems (which contain water) of the cactus from predators.
The cactus plants live in any Desert area. But sometimes it depends on the type of cactus it is.
no but it can be use to sooth the pain.
Barrel shaped stems without leaves are water reservoir and
photosynthesize. Spines are dense, somewhat obscuring the surface
of the stem protecting it from heat, water loss and to be eaten by
On their own, cactus plants tend to reproduce in one of three ways. One is by the germination of their seeds. Another is by the production of babies, which are called offsets.Still another is by the rooting of body parts that break off and fall onto the ground.
a cactus is a kind of plant, so it makes its own food from the sun. things that do this are known as an autotroph.
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 abso…
It can live 150 or more years
There are many ways in which the cacti plants have adapted to the
desert including needing less water to live. These cacti plants
have also developed very sharp needles to prevent animals from
taking the water inside.
water and sun
Cholla cactus plants [Cylindropuntia spp] mainly get water from the soil. Their shallow, fibrous roots spread out to find and take in any available moisture in the soil. That moisture may be in the soil because of dew that drips from the plant, onto the ground, and into the soil. Or it may be in the…
Enlarged stems carry out photosynthesis and store water. Unlike many other succulents, the stem is the only part of a true cactus where this takes place. Much like many other plants that have waxy coatings on their leaves, Cacti often have a waxy coating on their stems to prevent water loss. This wo…
The saguaro cacatus
The Arizona jumping cactus [Opuntia fulgida] do their part in serving as vegetation in the southern Arizona desert. It's a job that involves conserving water by taking it in from the soil and storing it in its ground parts. It also involves covering as much bare ground as possible by reproducing eas…
The stomata on cactus plant are contained in the skin of the cactus stem. The cacti which are considered more primitive, such as Peireskia and Opuntia, also have stomata in their leaves. The more highly desert adapted cacti have no leaves so they photosynthesise through their skins. Often the stomat…
Cactus plants are the dominant vegetation in the desert. They grow in harsh, severe environments in which they have no strong plant competitors. This is another way in which they differ from jungle cactus. In the humid, moist environment of the tropical jungle, cactus plants face competition from ot…
To protect the flowers or fruit from animals.
1: They are found mostly in desert areas. Answer
2: There are two main native cactus habitats. One is the hot,
dry desert. The other is the warm, humid jungle
forest. But the cactus is a most adaptable plant, and can grow well
anywhere that it benefits from appropriate levels of nutrients,…
There are a variety of types of animals that eat cactus. Some of
these include the desert fox, ants, moths, bats, mice, and rabbits.
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Cacti are adapted to the dry, hot conditions in which they live in
Their leaves are modified to spines to reduce transpiration,
meaning they do not lose their stored water. These spines are
prickly in order to minimize the animals eating the cactus.
Cacti have long roots which go in …
it is their evolutionary defense against attackers
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