Facts about cactus!
Are cactus male or female? Just like most plants (not all), cacti have both male and female parts in their flowers. You can propagate most cacti by stem or leaf cuttings. You can also divide offsets and plant them. Most cacti will need cross-pollination but some won’t. However, to get seeds from a cactus, it … Read more
You don’t really want to deal with a survival situation but you never know what life has planned for you. There are many reported cases where individuals have gotten lost in a desert. The first thing that usually comes to mind is if you can drink water from cactus plants? The biggest challenge to survive … Read more
The term cactus originates from the Greek name ‘Kaktos’ which was assigned to a spiny plant commonly found in Sicily. For a long time, it was considered the least welcoming plant due to the protective spines and prickles. However, the thorns of this unique plant hold some amazing ancient wisdom. In this article, we’ll discuss … Read more
Thanks to movies and pop culture references, cacti have become symbolic of deserts and arid regions. The truth isn’t quite far away from this perception, though. Cacti love living in hot, dry environments and tend to battle out harsh conditions to thrive. We know cacti thrive in higher temperatures, but an interesting question persists: Cactus … Read more
If you’re looking to expand your cacti collection, consider adding the popular monkey tail cactus (Cleistocactus colademononis). It’s one of the prettiest cacti in the world with white, hair-like spines and a long, cascading shape. The origins of this cacti date back to the mountainous countryside of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, where it can be found … Read more
If you’re searching for a unique houseplant that will give your living space more character, then the old man cactus makes a great choice for you. The old man cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) isn’t a wrinkly poor cactus! On the contrary, it’s a very sweet cactus with white fluffy hairs all over the surface of the … Read more
If you’ve been wondering how long do cacti live, you’re not alone! Typically, the cactus is known for its ability to survive in the most unusual environments and its long lifespan. Besides, there is always a significant difference in the lifespan of different cactus species. Therefore, numerous congenital factors play an essential role in calculating … Read more
Cacti are known for their amazing resilience and ability to put up with a range of conditions. Whether it’s the challenging temperatures or the dry, sandy soils of the desert, they tend to make their living with whatever resources they get. But, can a cactus grow in rocks? Given that they are very hardy, cacti can … Read more
Cacti and other succulents are known for their exotic look and the aesthetics they provide to any home or garden. However, we are all used to seeing cacti in scorching deserts in the middle of nowhere in movies. So, our natural perception of these plants is that they live in conditions where the sun is … Read more
The popular jumping cholla cactus (Cylindropuntia fulgida), also known as the hanging chain cholla, is native to the Sonoran desert and the Southwestern US. However, it’s not actually a jumping cactus. It’s known as the jumping cactus because of the super loose joint attachments that “jump” to passersby as they brush slightly over the plant and get stung. If … Read more