Description
Cacti occur in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Most cacti live in habitats subject to at least some drought. Many live in extremely dry environments, even being found in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth. Cacti show many adaptations to conserve water.
Succulents are plants that have organs such as leaves, stems or roots that are capable of storing water during the rainy or wet season in order to survive extended periods of drought. All the plants in the cactus family are considered stem succulents.
During periods of moisture, the stem swells. Then during droughts, the stem slowly contracts. Cactus that have ribs are particularly well adapted to this because the ribs fill in and contract like an accordion.
| Common Name | Cactaceae,cacti |
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| Growing Care | Easy |
Care for Cactus
- One of the most common problems when it comes to potted plants is fungal rot (also called root rot).
- Desert cacti are especially susceptible as they naturally require only a small amount of water compared to other plants.
- The best cure for rot is a preventative one: simply avoid over-watering in the first place.
- As a general rule, it s better to under-water than to over-water when it comes to cacti.
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