The cactus is a member of the Cactaceae family, which includes around 127 different genera and more than 1,600 species. Cacti are native to the Americas, and most of them are found in Mexico.
The cactus has a thick, fleshy stem that helps it store water in arid environments. The cactus also has sharp spines that protect it from predators. The cactus blooms with beautiful flowers, and the fruit is edible.
Benefits:
-The cactus is a succulent plant, which means it stores water in its stem. This makes it a great plant to have in arid environments.
-The cactus has sharp spines, which protect it from predators.
-The cactus blooms with beautiful flowers.
-The fruit of the cactus is edible.
Water requirement:
-It need full sun to partial shade.
– Plant prefer well-drained soil.
-It should be watered deeply, but allowed to dry out completely between waterings.
-Fertilize cacti with a low-nitrogen fertilizer.
 Propagation:
Cactus can be propagated by seeds or cuttings.
To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix. Water the seeds carefully, as too much water can cause them to rot. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location, and keep the soil moist. The seeds will germinate in 2-8 weeks.
To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from the main plant, and allow the cutting to callous over for a few days. Plant the cutting in a well-drained potting mix, and water it carefully. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location, and keep the soil moist. The cutting will root in 2-8 weeks.
Landscape uses:
Plant are often used in landscape design because of their drought tolerance. They can be used as accent plants, or mass planted to create a desert-like landscape. It can also be used in containers, or planted in the ground.