What is the cooky cactus?

Candy cactus is a type of plant with barbed texture and sharp needles related to the family of cactus. The scientific name for Candy Cactus is echinocactus texensis . This plant prosper at moderate temperatures and is indigenous to the American southwest.

Averaging the diameter of about 1 foot in diameter (almost 31 cm) and between the height of 7-10 inches (approximately 24 cm), there is also candy, as its spine can cause horse damage. Bargain needles grow close to the ground.

This plant is an extremely adaptable and durable variety. It grows and matures quite slowly. This helps to achieve its longevity. Some varieties of this plant, also known as a devilish needle, can live for 100 years.

flowers on this cactus are light pink with a darker center of orange. The flowers range from about 2-3 inches across (6-7 cm). Flowers at the Cactus race usually bloom around the late April until mid -May. This plant thrives in a full sunlight with a certain shadow of someOlik hours a day.

Some Cactus candy varieties may have more "heads". This can be another of its nicknames, Barrel Cactus. The sharp and prickly spine is a natural obstacle to thwarting the invasion of future pests, such as rodents and small animals.

This plant is easy to maintain and can be grown without much stir. In its natural habitat, this type of cactus generally grows in limestone soil. Therefore, in cultivation, it is best to add limestone alloy to the soil.

Candy Cactus usually has no branches, only prickly spine along its dark green leaves. Along the stems of this evergreen plant you will find a woolen type of fabric that helps to protect against strong desert sun. He will show about eight to ten "ribs". As with most of all cacti varieties, this plant stores water to some extent.

This plant does not require a lot of water, so minimal watering is the bestbetter. In fact, this cactus will need little or no water in the winter months. A lot of drainage is also recommended. About ten faded spines of colored gentlemen appear from the stem of the ripe confectionery of the cactus.