Introduction to the shape, characteristics and functions of cactus 1
Cactus is a perennial herbaceous succulent plant, usually solitary or clustered. It is spherical when it is young, but the old plant will grow into a cylinder. The height of cactus is between 30 and 75 cm, the diameter is between 12 and 15 cm, and the color of the sphere is dark green.
2. Features
Cactus likes light, has strong heat resistance and drought tolerance, adapts to the environment quickly, and has extremely tenacious vitality and a wide variety. It is a subtropical herb native to Argentina and Brazil, but it will stop growing at low temperature.
3. Function
Cactus is spherical and regular in shape, which has certain ornamental value. It can be placed indoors as an ornament, which can adsorb carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide in the air and release oxygen, thus purifying the air.
4. Preventive measures
Cactus itself contains a lot of water. If the soil contains a lot of water, it may cause the roots of plants to rot, and cactus is vulnerable to scale insects and red spiders. Insecticides should be used regularly to drive it away so as not to affect the normal growth of plants.