Cactus Flower Thorns Houseplant 2780 X 2780. During the night when temperatures are bottom low, the cactus plant is kept warm by a thin layer of air - attributable to the thorns. Appreciated for its showy flowers and lush, thick, gray-green leaves, the crown of thorns is a.
When many people hear the word cactus, they immediately envision something like a saguaro or prickly pear. Their numerous number on some species adds up to form a considerable amount of cover for the plant. The Cactus King reserves the right to substitute your plant(s) as availability dictates. close up of big thorns on cactus plant - Buy this stock photo and explore similar images at Adobe Stock In plant morphology, thorns, spines, and prickles, and in general spinose structures (sometimes called spinose teeth or spinose apical processes), are hard, rigid extensions or modifications of leaves, roots, stems or buds with sharp, stiff ends, and generally serve the same function: physically deterring animals from eating the plant material.
So, during the day, the cactus plant is safe from the scalding hot sun (and the accompanying high temperatures).
A Crown of Thorns plant is unique and quite a conversation piece.
As such, if your plant is potted, dirt may fall out during the journey. Cactus pruning is not always necessary and when to prune a cactus plant will depend upon why you are trimming it. A soft, mushy cactus can also be saved by taking cuttings and letting them root for a fresh new plant.