Cactus plants grow natively in the southwestern United States of America. But they may be found throughout the dry, hot Great Plains' states all the way to North Dakota. Additionally, they may be grown inside in many of the states as long as levels of heat, humidity, light, and moisture are controlled and monitored.
Cacti are seen in the desert.
Cactus of various forms and species grow in desert areas around the world, including South America (Chile, Argentina), the southwestern US (Sonoran desert) and others. I have seen prickly pear in Saudi Arabia, but am not certain if it is native to there.
Clarification:
Cacti are strictly new world plants. However, there are introduced species in parts of Africa and Australia, mostly prickly pear. They quicky turn into an invasive and noxious pest.
While cacti can be found in the deserts of North and South America, it is best to not remove them from the desert. In some states, such as Arizona, it is illegal. It is best to leave cacti alone. Many nurseries and garden centers sell a variety of cacti which have been grown from seed. They are also available on the internet.
They sometimes reside in hardwood hammocks.
Most cacti live on rocky hillsides that have good drainage. There are a few species that are adapted to sandy areas also.
They are found in very dry climates such as deserts.
cactus need less water thus they grow in deserts
In cactus leaves are absent. Chlorophyll are found in trunk mainly.
Carnegiea gigantea is the scientific name of the 45 foot tall giant cactus of Mexico. The giant saguaro cactus is the common name. The cactus also is found in the southwestern United States of America. It's a towering plant that grows steadily and that may live for more than 100 years.
some are the Joshua Tree, cactus some kinds of cactus is, Nopal cactus, Prickly pear cactus, and Black Lace Cactus :)
The cactus is one of the few plants found in the desert, and in order to survive it needs a massive amount of water. Since it does not rain all year round in a desert, cacti store water when it does rain. So the needles on the cactus protect their water-rich flesh from other things in the desert.
Cactus is found in the Desert Southwest.
The organ pipe cactus is primarily found in the Sonoran Desert.
The saguaro cactus is a native to the Sonoran Desert of the southwestern United States and northwest Mexico. It is the largest cactus found in the United States.
where was cacti first found
it is because cactus can survive in the desert so it is found in Atacama Desert.
Cactus Country can be found in Australia, located on the Murray River at Strathmerton, Victoria
cactus need less water thus they grow in deserts
A cactus can be found in its native habitat, in the Americas. It can be found in private, public and research collections. For example, it can be found in the displays of botanical gardens and in the laboratories of educational institutions. It can be found among the sale items of mail order and online businesses, nurseries, and plant stores. And it can be found in the yards, work places, and houses of residential gardeners.
There are a number of species of barrel cactus that live in the deserts of North America.
The fishhook barrel cactus is found in both the Chihuahuan Desert and the Sonoran Desert.
Latex
Cactus is a succulent. They are commonly found in deserts. A lotus is a water plant.