cactus

Finicky, fickle, pointy, sharp, is how most people view a cactus. Most do not see the soft, flowery, feathery, and warm. Cacti mixed with other succulents bring a variation on texture and look to a terrarium or other planting, like that of Michler's florists designs. Cacti comes in multiple variations and species. They are most thought to grow only in desert regions, which is only partly true, the cactus grows in rather arid landscapes that are known to have drought. Many varieties can survive in high variations of temperature ranges from 35-110 degrees. Cacti form differently from deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs, being that they carry most of their root above ground and store their water resources in the above ground portion. It becomes a natural reservoir due to its ability to absorb water quickly and store it in their bodies, that are wrapped in a natural cuticle, much like that of our own. They are also covered in spines to protect themselves from natural predators much like our hair except incredibly stiff. They also bloom in an array of flowers and colors to cross pollenate. When cultivating and growing the plants, be sure to keep them in a loose, silty and sandy soil which allows for maximum drainage. Keep the plant near natural light, as a warning cacti do not make good office plants do to lack of natural light and buildings have UV blocking on the windows. More inspiration and how to's can be found on HGTV's site.