Thorns or spines help cacti to survive in deserts by dissuading herbivores (plant-eating animals) from eating the cactus. They give shade, help to control temperature, decrease water loss and even...
Category: Cactus
Sometimes you can see that your cactus is leaning despite taking all the care. If your cactus is no longer growing erect and is suddenly leaning, it's because it's distressed in some way. The most...
The Peruvian torch and San Pedro cacti are so similar that the two species are almost synonymous with each other. However, there are differences that you would want to know. Let’s know some...
Cactus is a spiny succulent plant without foliage, having chubby stems and dazzling blooms. One fine day, you notice that your cactus is turning pink. What can be the reason for your cactus plant...
Cacti are stem succulents that are found in arid and semi-arid regions. Apart from their unique structure and shape of growing, many other factors make them unique among other succulents. Most...
We are really not acquainted with a dire survival situation until we have come face-to-face with one. Several people out there get severely injured and lost while they are out on desert hikes. As...