The Cactus Doctor

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02/07/2017

The spine of a cactus is actually a heavily modified leaf, as opposed to a thorn which is a modified branch. They serve the twin functions of protecting the plant from being eaten and preventing water loss by providing shade and restricting air flow.

02/02/2017

Are cactus plants ever edible? If you guessed yes, you know your culinary plants. In fact, prickly pear and some chollas are edible and can be quite delicious if prepared properly -- and carefully.

01/31/2017

White mounds on a prickly pear or cholla cactus are signs of a mealybug infestation. The insect attaches to the plant and secretes a powdery wax layer for protection and housing. If detected early, the bugs can be sprayed off.

01/26/2017

Many people believe cactus spines are really specialized plant leaves. This isn't quite true, though. Cacti typically don't have leaves. The spines are actually specialized branches growing on thick, fleshy stems.

01/24/2017

Love the beauty of cacti, but you don’t want to deal with the spines? There are some varieties that are less prickly, and a great cactus specialist can help you find exactly those varieties that will suit your needs.

01/19/2017

The succulent family of plants are reknowned for the easy demands they make of their caretakers. That’s why they can be excellent first plants for your family to try. And they give you many years of beauty, too.

01/17/2017

The cactus belongs to the Cactaceae family of plants. Care to guess how many species of cactus are believed to exist today? If you guessed over 2,000, you're right. The cactus is highly specialized to survive in arid climates.

01/12/2017

Many have never seen a cactus bloom, but it can be a beautiful thing. If you have a cactus that has never bloomed, a cactus expert might just be able to help you coax that beautiful bloom out of your own plants more easily than you think.

01/10/2017

Cacti can be propogated from seeds and stems, very few are taken directly from their environments compared to other plants and are instead grown from cacti already in stock, cactus specialists are very eco-conscious.

01/05/2017

Depleted soils don't have to limit what you can grow in your landscape. For a more lush and verdant garden, many growers are turning to raised beds to produce faster, more attractive landscape options.

01/03/2017

Always consult a specialist when considering installing a drip irrigation system or other watering apparatus for your cacti. Cacti are very sensitive to over watering and this can cause a variety of health problems for your plants.

12/29/2016

Theophrastus, a student of Aristotle, first used the word “kaktos” to describe a spiny plant, though he was likely not talking about what we would consider a cactus today. Theophrastus' botanical works were still in use during the Renaissance.

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