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It was first described in 1818 by Thomas Nuttall as Cactus mammillaris. [8] The specific epithet missouriensis refers to the occurrence of the species near the Missouri River. However, this description was not valid (nom. illegal ICBN article 53.1), as the name was already given by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. [9]
Christmas cactus plants prefer to be a bit root-bound, so they only require repotting every three to five years. Late winter to early spring is a great time to repot Christmas cacti, after they ...
How does the environment affect the watering needs of a Christmas cactus? Anything in the environment that impact the Christmas cactus' ability to retain moisture will affect the watering needs ...
All of these plants are epiphytes that grow on trees or rocks rather than soil. Holiday cacti aren't parasitic because they don’t take water or nutrients from other plants.
Pelecyphora, pincushion cactus or foxtail cactus [1] is a genus of cacti, comprising 20 species.They originate from Mexico and the United States. [2] [3]Common species include the Missouri foxtail cactus P. missouriensis, [4] widespread in grassland and forest west of the Mississippi, and the spinystar P. vivipara, [5] distributed across the US and into Canada, first described by Nuttall in 1813.
Echinocereus triglochidiatus is a species of hedgehog cactus known by several common names, including kingcup cactus, claret cup cactus, red-flowered hedgehog cactus and Mojave mound cactus. This cactus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it is a resident of varied habitats from low desert to rocky slopes ...
Seeds and spores can be used for reproduction (e.g. sowing). Seeds are typically produced from sexual reproduction within a species because genetic recombination has occurred. A plant grown from seeds may have different characteristics from its parents. Some species produce seeds that require special conditions to germinate, such as cold treatment.
Peanut cactus is an adorable clumping cactus with stems that can curl up to 10 inches long. It's easy to grow and is especially appealing in a pot. The spines are softer to the touch than many ...