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The size of a cactus depends upon the type. For example, some cactus plants are naturally taller, such as the 40 foot/12 meter giant saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] and the 50 foot/15 meter old man cactus [Cephalocereus senilis]. And some cactus plants are naturally smaller, such as the 2 inch/5 centimeter living rock or fossil cactus [Ariocarpus fissuratus] and sea urchin or silver dollar cactus [Astrophytum asterias].
The size also depends upon environmental conditions. For example, cactus plants may not do as well outside their native habitat despite vigilant care. The normally towering old man cactus in the wild tends to grow no taller than 3 feet/90 centimeters in cultivation.
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What is the size of a maguey cactus plant?
The maguey is not a cactus but, rather, an agave. The size would depend upon the species and there are many.
What is the size of cactus seeds?
The size of cactus seeds depends upon the type of cactus. For example, the seeds may be succulent such as those of the mistletoe or wickerwork cactus [Rhipsalis spp], prickly pear cactus [Opuntia spp], or Echinopsis. Or they may be dry such as the woolly seedpods of the barrel cactus [Echinocactus].
How much of the cactus is water?
How much of the cactus plant is water depends upon the size of the cactus and the amount of water in moving, processing and stored forms. But no matter the cactus' size and regardless of how much or little water that it holds, the cactus devotes over 90% of its inside body parts to handling, circulating and building up supplies of water.
How big are cactus thorns?
They vary in size from species to species and my be the size of nails or like small hairs.
How old or what size does a Golden Barrel cactus need to be to bloom?
A size of a head of a big child or a head of a small man...
Do cactus plants die when they are eaten?
Yes, the part of the cactus that's eaten dies. But no, what's left of the cactus plant doesn't die necessarily. It depends upon the size of the piece that's eaten, the manner in which the piece is removed, and the condition of the remaining body parts.
When do cactus stems get bigger?
Cactus stems get bigger for two main reasons. One reason is normal growth. The other is an increase in the amounts of stored water, nutrient solutions, and energizing photosynthetic products. This last reason is why a cactus is ribbed. Its ribbing allows the cactus to decrease its size when it has lesser amounts in storage, and to increase with greater amounts.
Grinch is as cuddly as a?
a cactus
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
Does a cactus have a thorn?
No, a cactus does not have a thorn. A cactus has spines.
What is the diet of the cactus wren?
cactus and cactus water
What is cactus candy?
A cactus candy is simply a candied cactus
