2006-10-01 17:44:33 · 8 answers · asked by jacobt1993 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Only freezing temps will hurt cactus..
2006-10-01 17:46:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A cactus must have waterless periods in order to use up the moisture store in their tissue, or death is the results. Cactus have adapted themselves to living in arid regions after centuries. The theory of a little water will make a plant grow, so more water will do the job faster is not true of cactus, actually it is quite the opposite.
2006-10-02 05:09:25 · answer #2 · answered by junaidi71 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Four different varieties of ball cacti of mine rotted a week after heavy rains, don't take the risk. I am not sure about other types.
2006-10-02 05:28:31 · answer #3 · answered by Gane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the pot/container it's in is well-drained, you shouldn't have any problem. After all, it DOES rain in the desert - just not very often - and cacti there do just fine!
2006-10-02 11:56:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cacti are pretty adaptable and an occasional soaking won't kill 'em.
After-all, it does storm once in a while, even in the desert.
2006-10-02 00:47:03 · answer #5 · answered by Jay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is potted up with good drainage it will be OK. Don't let that happen too often though.
2006-10-02 00:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it looks for water. It will not explode, for too much water!
2006-10-02 01:58:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2006-10-02 00:54:43 · answer #8 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋