Lookin’ Sharp

As a Matter of Fact

on October 1, 2024

Cactuses are a sharp reminder of God’s provision for plants that live in dry environments like the West.

The tallest cactus ever measured was 78 feet tall.
A cactus can take up to 10 years to grow one inch.
Some cactuses can live hundreds of years.
The oldest cactus, named Old Grandaddy, lived about 300 years! It died in the 1990s.
Some cactuses produce an edible fruit called a prickly pear.
Cactuses come in many shapes and sizes, from short and round to tall and skinny.
Cactus flowers can be yellow, pink, white, red, or orange.
There are nearly 2,000 known cactus species.
A cactus is a type of succulent, a plant that stores water in its thick, fleshy stem or leaves.
Cactuses also live on mountains and in rainforests.
Cactuses can survive several months without water.
Cactus spines, or needles, protect the plant from predators. They also provide shade to help the plant lose less water.

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