how can one propagate these plants?
It can be propagated by seed, cuttings or grafting.
Cactus
Cacti can be propagated by seed, cuttings or grafting
why are leaves modified into spines in the cactus plant It help prevent water loss by reducing air flow close to the cactus and providing some shade what are the parts of this mentioned plant? areoles how would you describe this part? Areoles are an identifying feature of cacti. As well as spines, areoles give rise to flowers, which are usually tubular and multipetaled. what are some of the adaptations these plants have developed to survive in deserted areas? A small number of cactus species in the tribes Hylocereeae and Rhipsalideae have become adapted to life as climbers or epiphytes how are these plants used as food? It can be preserved by boiling to produce syrup and by drying. The syrup can also be fermented to produce an alcoholic drink.
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Cactus [SEP] Propagation
Cacti can be propagated by seed, cuttings or grafting. Seed sown early in the year produces seedlings that benefit from a longer growing period. Seed is sown in a moist growing medium and then kept in a covered environment, until 7–10 days after germination, to avoid drying out. A very wet growing medium can cause both seeds and seedlings to rot. A temperature range of is suggested for germination; soil temperatures of around promote the best root growth. Low light levels are sufficient during germination, but afterwards semi-desert cacti need higher light levels to produce strong growth, although acclimatization is needed to conditions in a greenhouse, such as higher temperatures and strong sunlight.