Category: Barrel cactus

One of the most efficient ways to propagate plants for cacti is to take out the pups of cactus. They don't come with furry ears and tails however, they are a smaller version of the plant's parent at...

The stem functions as a reservoir. The plant will expand or contract according to the amount of water that it stores. The skin's waxy layer assists in retaining moisture. The sharp spines guard...

Rot can appear on any part of a cactus, from the roots to the tip, although crown rot — the one that begins where the stem meets the ground — is perhaps the most common. . Look for soft, slightly...

Though they're often called "compass cactus," barrel cactus don't actually point north (in fact, they can't even detect the earth's magnetic field). They grow based on sun orientation so that their...

The Barrel Cactus has poisonous sap, which is found in the ribs of the plant and may cause irritation to the skin. Also, it has sharp needles that are embedded in its pads for protection against...

Barrel cacti, like their close relative the saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea), are native to the Sonoran Desert of North America. They are one of the most common desert plants, and can also be called...