Cactus seeds

Common name: Cactus plant Scientific name: Cactaceae Other names: Saguaro - Wax-like - Drought-resistant A diverse plant belonging to the cactus family, slow-growing, stemless, not exceeding 20 cm in height, blooms after 3 years of cultivation, and some produce fruits resembling prickly pears. It is considered suitable for hot and dry regions as well as for home cultivation. • Cactus flower: Its flowers are medium-sized, multi-colored, including pink, red, and yellow. • Cactus seeds: Small-sized black seeds. • Propagation season: Planted in the spring season, and it can also be propagated year-round in agricultural protected environments, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches, or where adequate lighting for the plant is available. • Suitable climate and soil for cactus cultivation: These plants are known for their patience and long tolerance to thirst and drought. They grow in desert and hot climates, and can also be cultivated at home. They grow in various soil types and do not require much light after the propagation stage. • How to cultivate cactus: Propagated by seeds at a depth not exceeding 1 cm from the soil surface. They do not need fertilization. • Benefits and uses: Cactus is used as a product for hair and skin, and is also cultivated for decoration in gardens and homes. • Native habitat: Mediterranean Basin, and it is cultivated in many Arab countries.