Characteristics of cactus

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1. Appearance and behavioral characteristics

2. Maintenance characteristics

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Its most common features include four main points. The first point: its shape is rather peculiar, covered with thorns; the second point: the flowering time is very short, usually only blooming for a few hours; the third point: it can absorb some ultraviolet rays; the fourth point: it is released at night oxygen. In addition, be careful not to add too much water during maintenance.

1. Appearance and behavioral characteristics

1. Appearance and behavioral characteristics

1. Its appearance is very peculiar, spherical or oval in shape, with a height of about 20 cm. Its skin is green in color and covered with yellow-green thorns of different lengths.

2. It will bloom white, pink, golden and red flowers. Usually it blooms in the early morning or evening, and the flowering period is relatively short, lasting only a few hours to a day.

3. Because the plant itself grows in the desert area, It has strong adaptability and can withstand prolonged drought and high temperature environments. In addition, it can also absorb certain ultraviolet rays.

4. It usually breathes at night, absorbing a certain amount of carbon dioxide and spitting out oxygen. Therefore, it is called a natural "oxygen bar".

2. Maintenance characteristics

1 , Light: It is a plant in the tropics, so it requires more light. During maintenance, in addition to shading it in midsummer, it is advisable to give it ample light exposure at other times.

2. Watering: Always keep the soil in its pot slightly moist, and there is no need to water it frequently. When the growth rate is relatively fast, you can add more water to it.

3. Soil: It needs to be made fluffy and breathable Sandy soil is better for cultivation. Because the roots of the plant are fleshy, if the soil has poor water permeability, it will be easier for the roots to rot.

2. Maintenance characteristics

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