Many Varieties of Desert Plants

Despite how acrid the desert may appear, there are wide types of desert plants that grow in arid conditions. These plants are strong, surviving on little nourishment, a great deal of sunlight, and conditions that would wither or kill many living things. However, just because these plants can survive in a terrain many creatures cannot, desert plants do not necessarily make suitable house plants.

This allows the perfect opportunity to own a type of plant that many people do not usually get to see up close. These plants can serve as conversation starters, as well as adding a unique atmosphere to your home.

If you are looking to grow desert plants in your home, there are a few key things that you need to keep in mind. Plants like the Apache Plume, the Arizona Poppy and the Blue Phacelia require a great deal of sunlight and heat. While they can survive the cold spikes of the desert night, these plants need an environment that mimic the desert in order to live. If you intend to keep any one of these plants in your dwelling, you should take care to give them a great deal of light and be wary of over-feeding.

When you think of desert plants, the most notable desert plant to come to mind is the cactus. Wild cacti can grow to several feet tall, and usually do not survive home life very well. Many require special greenhouses with artificial lighting to survive. Don't be discouraged, there are cactus species that survive indoors for your enjoyment. These include the Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, the Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, the Acanthocalycium thionanthum v. variiflorum and the Acanthocalycium violaceum, as well as many other varieties. All of these cacti tend to be small, round in shape, and have one or several blossoms at the tip of the plant.

Like desert wildflowers, cacti require tender care in order to endure. Unlike common belief, you cannot just forget your cactus and water it infrequently. They need a set amount of exposure to the sun, and planned watering. Without this, your cacti will wither and die. Cacti are among some of the most challenging plants to keep in a home, so you will need to approach their care with caution.

By Making the decision to follow through with the challenging work of owning a desert plant, you will be able to adore your cacti and wildflowers for a long time to come.

 

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