Why can camels eat prickly cacti? The growth process of cacti from small to large

Cactus, also known as fairy palm, overlord tree, etc., is a succulent shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It has a smooth and hairless surface, is generally green to blue-green, has hard thorns, and its flowers are generally yellow. Camels are called "ships of the desert" and are extremely tolerant of hunger and thirst. They can survive for 2 weeks without water. Why is it so magical that camels can eat thorny cacti? Do you know?

Contents of this article

1. Why can camels eat prickly cacti?

2. The growth process of cactus from small to large

3. The shape of the cactus

Why can camels eat prickly cacti?

Both sides of the camel's big mouth are covered with saw-like fleshy thorns, which are very hard. The camel uses these fleshy thorns to chew cactus, just like grinding soy milk. The cactus cannot pierce its mouth. In addition, the camel's tongue and lips are very hard, and there is a thick protective layer on the tongue coating, so it is not afraid of thorns.

Camels are called "ships of the desert" and are extremely tolerant of hunger and thirst. They can survive for two weeks without water and for a month without food.

There are two types of camels: those with one hump are called dromedaries, and those with two humps are called Bactrian camels.

Camels are indispensable companions for people in desert and Gobi areas, as well as geological prospectors and archaeologists. They can be used for riding, carrying goods, pulling carts, plowing, etc.

The growth process of cactus from small to large

The growth process of cactus from small to large is sowing, germination, seedling, growing thorns, division, growth, flowering, and fruiting. The appearance of cactus generally does not change significantly during its growth, only the volume will continue to increase, and the color and distribution of the thorns will change.

When the cactus is a seedling, its thorns are green and densely distributed. When it reaches adulthood, as its size continues to grow, the thorns begin to turn white-green or white-yellow and are more sparsely distributed.

The growth process of cactus is a common growth stage for plants. Generally, if it is planted properly, it will bloom from June to October or December every year. Most of the flowers are light yellow-brown, and then it will bear fruit.

Cactus is native to the east coast of Mexico. It likes to grow in a warm, well-lit environment and is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, well-drained soil. The planting temperature is best controlled at around 20-37°C.

Cactus shape

The shapes of cacti are various, including obovate, obovate oval, nearly round, etc. Cactus, also known as fairy palm, overlord tree, etc., is a clumping fleshy shrub, up to 3 meters high, with a smooth and hairless surface, generally green to blue-green, with hard thorns, and the flowers are generally yellow.

Cactus is native to Mexico, the United States, the Bermuda Islands, and northern South America. my country began to introduce it in the late Ming Dynasty. It is currently cultivated in South America, Africa, southern China, Southeast Asia, and other regions.

Cactus likes sunshine and warm climate, is drought-resistant, afraid of cold and floods, and is suitable for planting in neutral and alkaline soil.

When growing cacti at home, they generally use asexual propagation methods, that is, division, cuttings or grafting. It is recommended to place cacti on a sunny windowsill when growing them at home.