Familiarity with the types of cactus
Cacti belong to the succulent family. These plants can store a lot of water in their organs and roots. And this is how they can live for a long time without receiving water. The thorns of these plants will have the same function. They can absorb some of the moisture from their surroundings. Cacti are from the Cactaceae family. They are about 300 species and more than 3000 different types. This family is used today as an apartment plant and for home decoration due to its easy maintenance conditions. Types of cactus are recognized by their appearance and shape. They are also found in round, flat and spiral form. Cacti have a broad main category and some have smaller categories.
There are many types of succulents in the world. But they don't have aerosol and the thorns didn't come out from this place. You can read the difference between cactus and succulent on our website. Most cacti are native to North, Central and South America. They are found in the desert and on the banks, as well as in the mountains and forests. Cacti are masters of getting used to their environment. A small number of cactus types also belong to tropical and rainy regions. They grow on tree trunks and rocks in the forest.
Types of cactus
Scanthocalycium)
Acanthocalycium is a type of cactus that has a large number of types and is native to Argentina. The name of this cactus is derived from the Greek words Akantha and Kalyx, which refer to its thorns. These plants are round, oval and with countless thorns on the stem. For example, types of Acanthocalycium cactus include Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum and Acanthocalycium glaucum.
Scanthocereus
Acanthocereus is one of the types of cacti that grow faster than other types, which have straight and vertical stems. These stems have several sides. They usually have between 3 and 5 sides. And it is rarely possible for them to have 2 sides. Of course, many of them are 7-sided or even have no sides. The flowers of this cactus are white and open at night. And in some types of this cactus, the flowers also have a slight scent. Acanthocereus spines are short and thin. Acanthocereus species are found in southern Mexico, North America, the Caribbean, and Florida. One of the types of Acanthocereus tetragonus is Acanthocereus tetragonus.
Akaragma (ACHARAGMA)
Acharagma type comes from two types of cactus Coahuila and Nuevo Leon-Mexico. These plants are round cactus and their stem will be less than 8 cm in diameter. These cacti are usually grown singly. And they don't live in a group. But they produce shoots around their main stem. This cactus also flowers. In fact, the name Akaragma is derived from the Greek word Charagma, which means groove. The flowers of this plant are white to red and yellow. The spines of this cactus are sharp and slightly hard and will be white or yellow in color. For example, Acharagma cactus types can be mentioned, Acharagma roseanum, Acharagma roseanum ssp. galeanense, Acharagma aguirreanum.
Ariocarpus (Ariocarpus)
Almost all types of cacti are interesting and amazing. But Ariocarpus is one of the remarkable species of these plants. The rock-like appearance of this plant and the underground body of this plant are not special among cacti. But it is considered a bit unique among other plants. In addition, this plant is very slow growing and is much more attractive when it becomes a large plant.
The appearance of this cactus in nature is much different from its cultivated species. In nature, the star-shaped bud like this plant is attached to the ground and is almost flat. The harsh conditions of maintenance will turn Ariocarpus into a dead plant. When growing this plant, and with ideal conditions, you can enjoy its beautiful appearance. Ariocarpus does not have thorns. The flower of this plant will come out from its center and will be pink-red or white in color. Of course, it can be yellow. This cactus is native to Mexico and South Texas. Some of its varieties are called Ariocarpus furfuraceus, Ariocarpus fissuratus, Ariocarpus trigonus v. elongatus, Ariocarpus agavoides are found.
Arrojadoa (Arrojadoa)
Arujadoa cactus species have narrow and smooth stems. The stem of this plant grows up to 8 cm in diameter. But in some of its types, they can grow up to 2 meters in height. The flower of this cactus can grow in every season. These flowers are shiny and will grow in pink, red, white or yellow colors. They can grow for up to two days and then turn black and fall off. The types of this plant include Arrojadoa dinae, Arrojadoa rhodantha, Arrojadoa penicillata and Arrojadoa bahiensis.
Astrophitum (Astrophytum)
The name Astrophytum is derived from the Greek word Astron meaning star and Phyton meaning plant. For this reason, this plant is also called star cactus. Astrophytum species consists of 4 types of round to small cacti. While the types of Astrophytum are unique, these four species have a star-like appearance when viewed from above. That is why it is called star cactus.
5 other species of this plant were recognized in 2001. Caput medusae Caput-medusae is a little different from other types of it family. But some believe that this type is divided into a separate family called Digitostigma. This name resembles the stem and the long body of the plant. Except for the visible differences, these 5 types, which include the Medusa hood, have white patterns on their bodies. The flowers of this species are usually yellow. Some have a red flower that will come out from the middle of the plant. And finally, these flowers produce cactus seeds that can be easily used for propagation.
