10 fun facts about cacti

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Here are 10 cacti fun facts that you should know



1 -  Some cacti can live up to 200 years, despite harsh desert conditions! 


2 - The spines are able to collect hints of water from the wind! 


3 -  The spines also provide shade to help slow evaporation! 


4 - Some types of cacti can survive one or two years without water! 


5 - With a cactus, water marks are real! Splashes of water can leave unsightly  spots and discoloration.


6 - The water a cactus holds is far from clear and pure!


7 - You can Make furniture out of them


8 - The plural word for cactus is cacti.


9 - There are about 2,000 different types of cactuses found in the world.

 
10 - Cactus flowers can be yellow, red, pink, white, orange, or blue.

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