Cacti
* All cacti are native to the Western Hemisphere
  - succulents, but many non-cacti desert plants use the same adaptation
* All cacti have roots, and they perform a number of essential functions for the plants
  - spines
* Many cacti also have a waxy coating that helps the plant conserve moisture in desert climates
  - get their names from their shape or what they look like
  - grow well on a sunny east or west facing windowsill
  - have very long, fibrous roots, which absorb moisture from the soil
  - live in dry places , such as deserts
  - send down a long, strong taproot very soon after germinating
  - stems have a globular shape, which for water storage, is the optimal shape
* Most cacti also change color in winter.
* Most cacti are native to the Americas
  - self-sterile, requiring pollen from a different individual plant
  - terrestrial but some are epiphytes
  - without leaves
  - come into flowers
  - find in deserts
  - get light
* Most cacti grow better with full sun or at least four to five hours of bright sunlight a day
  - feet
* Most cacti grow in areas
  - arid regions
  - many arid regions
  - pure sand
  - subtropical regions
  - wood areas
  - slowly to moderately as houseplants, usually only a few inches a year
* Most cacti have arms
  - lateral roots
  - needles
  - sharp thorns
  - sticky substances
  - succulent roots
  - thin arms
  - live in desert habitats, but some types can also be found in jungles
  - perfer a slightly acid soil
* Most cacti prefer a slightly acidic soil
  - full sun and sandy soil
  - sunny locations
  - produce perfect flowers
* Most cacti require bright light
  - take in water
  - thrive in an area with very dry periods and light rainfall
* Some cacti actually bloom flowers or produce berries.
* Some cacti adapt to life
  - tropical habitats
* Some cacti are even cold-hardy
  - grown in gardens , especially in dry areas
  - pollinated by birds, moths, or bats
  - spineless and others have their spines modified as coarse hair
  - bear edible fruit
  - create shades
  - enjoy moisture
  - grow as houseplants
* Some cacti grow in lavas
  - pots
* Some cacti have black skin
  - brown spots
  - dead skin
  - distribution
  - growth patterns
* Some cacti have light brown spots
  - many needles, some have few needles, and some have a medium number of needles
  - organs
  - pears
  - purple flowers
  - ribs
  - sharp spines
  - special organs
  - the capacity to store food and water in succulent roots as well as in their stems
  - thick skin
  - unique growth patterns
  - waxy skin
* Some cacti live in dry places
  - make flowers
* Some cacti produce delicate flowers
  - white flowers
* Some cacti provide food
  - rely on roots
+ Cactus, Uses
  * Cacti are commonly grown as houseplants. They are pretty and easy to grow. Some cacti are grown in gardens, especially in dry areas. Cactus can be used as a living fence. The wood of dead cactus is sometimes used for building.
+ Cactus: Plant families :: Caryophyllales
  * Many cacti live in dry places, such as deserts. There are many shapes and sizes of cacti. Many cactus flowers are big and beautiful. Some cactus flowers bloom at night and are pollinated by moths and bats. Some cactus fruits are brightly coloured and good to eat. Goats, birds, ants, mice, bats and people eat cactus fruits.

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