Lookin’ Sharp
Oct 01, 2024
As a Matter of Fact
Cactuses are a sharp reminder of God’s provision for plants that live in dry environments like the West.
- The tallest cactus ever measured was 78 feet tall.
- A cactus can take up to 10 years to grow one inch.
- Some cactuses can live hundreds of years.
- The oldest cactus, named Old Grandaddy, lived about 300 years! It died in the 1990s.
- Some cactuses produce an edible fruit called a prickly pear.
- Cactuses come in many shapes and sizes, from short and round to tall and skinny.
- Cactus flowers can be yellow, pink, white, red, or orange.
- There are nearly 2,000 known cactus species.
- A cactus is a type of succulent, a plant that stores water in its thick, fleshy stem or leaves.
- Cactuses also live on mountains and in rainforests.
- Cactuses can survive several months without water.
- Cactus spines, or needles, protect the plant from predators. They also provide shade to help the plant lose less water.
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