· There are thousands of varieties of cacti and each has its own unique aspect and habit. The tarantulacactusplant (Cleistocactus winteri) is one of the most distinctive in appearance. It produces numerous stems that trail down from the crown of the plant, covered in golden hairs. The spider cactus is a desert plant, so it needs very litle water. It’s best to water it only when the soil is completely dry. During the growing season, you can fertilize the plant once a month with a balanced fertilizer. In winter, the plant will go dormant and you can stop watering and fertilizing it.See full list on greenpacks.orgNo, spiders are not good for cactus. While they may offer some protection from predators and hydration, they can also create a nest that can interfere with the plant’s growth.See full list on greenpacks.orgA cactus can bite you if you take a bite out of it. The little flowers alng the edges of the “paddles” will turn into fruit, called a prickly pear fig. You can eat that fruit, and you can also eat the paddles, as long as you pluck the prickles off first.See full list on greenpacks.orgCacti have spines, which are modified leaves, and they come from areoles, which are structures that all cacti have. Euphorbias most often have thorns, usually in pairs, which are modified stems. Euphorbias do not have areoles.See full list on greenpacks.orgSpider plants like even moisture; they don’t like to be too dry or too wet. Keep plants in bright to moderate indirect sunlight. Spider plants do not appreciate direct, hot sunlight, which can burn their leaves, causing brown tips and spots. Spider plants grow fairly quickly and can easily becoe pot bound.See full list on greenpacks.orgYes, you should leave spiders on your plants. Spiders are beneficial predators that help control populations of harmful insects.See full list on greenpacks.orgNo, you should not spray rubbing alcohol on your cactus. Rubbing alcohol is too greasy and will not kill the insects that are infesting your plant. Instead, you should use a systemic insecticide that will kill the insects and help to prevent further infestations.See full list on greenpacks.orgThe deadliest cactus is the Saguaro. It can grow up to 50 feet tall and is found in Arizona and California. Its needles are long and sharp, so it’s important to wear gloves when handling them. These needles have toxic sap that can cause severe skin irritation if it gets into your eyes or mouth.See full list on greenpacks.orgYes, jumping cactus are real. They are a species of cactus that can jump onto the skin or clothing of a passerby. They are also known as the chain fruit cholla or the jumping cholla for ther habit of jumping from a parent plant or the ground.See full list on greenpacks.orgThe most poisonous cacti include the Prickly pear, Peyote, San Pedro cactus, Echinopsis Peruviana, Saguaro cactus, Barrel cactus, Euphorbia canariensis and the Cholla cactus. These cacti contain toxic compounds that can caue serious illness or death if ingested.See full list on greenpacks.orgView allJul 27, 2025 · Gymnocalycium denudatum is a small cactus with a dark green, spherical, usually solitary stem with 5 to 8 ribs with low tubercles, hardly apparent, and areoles with clusters of spines often hugging the stem contour and looking like long-legged spiders. · According to Dr. Clifford S. Crawford, professor of biology at the University of New Mexico, a tarantula might possibly lay eggs or build webs on, but not in, a cactus. · There are thousands of varieties of cacti and each has its own unique aspect and habit. The tarantulacactusplant (Cleistocactus winteri) is one of the most distinctive in appearance. It produces numerous stems that trail down from the crown of the plant, covered in golden hairs. Urban legend alleging that hatching tarantula eggs made a potted cactusplant explode, has no basis in fact or tarantula biology. · The Spider cactus is a compact variety with a very unique appearance. Its tolerance for a wide array of temperatures makes it a great choice for many growing zones and households. The spider cactus is a desert plant, so it needs very litle water. It’s best to water it only when the soil is completely dry. During the growing season, you can fertilize the plant once a month with a balanced fertilizer. In winter, the plant will go dormant and you can stop watering and fertilizing it.See full list on greenpacks.orgNo, spiders are not good for cactus. While they may offer some protection from predators and hydration, they can also create a nest that can interfere with the plant’s growth.See full list on greenpacks.orgA cactus can bite you if you take a bite out of it. The little flowers alng the edges of the “paddles” will turn into fruit, called a prickly pear fig. You can eat that fruit, and you can also eat the paddles, as long as you pluck the prickles off first.See full list on greenpacks.orgCacti have spines, which are modified leaves, and they come from areoles, which are structures that all cacti have. Euphorbias most often have thorns, usually in pairs, which are modified stems. Euphorbias do not have areoles.See full list on greenpacks.orgSpider plants like even moisture; they don’t like to be too dry or too wet. Keep plants in bright to moderate indirect sunlight. Spider plants do not appreciate direct, hot sunlight, which can burn their leaves, causing brown tips and spots. Spider plants grow fairly quickly and can easily becoe pot bound.See full list on greenpacks.orgYes, you should leave spiders on your plants. Spiders are beneficial predators that help control populations of harmful insects.See full list on greenpacks.orgNo, you should not spray rubbing alcohol on your cactus. Rubbing alcohol is too greasy and will not kill the insects that are infesting your plant. Instead, you should use a systemic insecticide that will kill the insects and help to prevent further infestations.See full list on greenpacks.orgThe deadliest cactus is the Saguaro. It can grow up to 50 feet tall and is found in Arizona and California. Its needles are long and sharp, so it’s important to wear gloves when handling them. These needles have toxic sap that can cause severe skin irritation if it gets into your eyes or mouth.See full list on greenpacks.orgYes, jumping cactus are real. They are a species of cactus that can jump onto the skin or clothing of a passerby. They are also known as the chain fruit cholla or the jumping cholla for ther habit of jumping from a parent plant or the ground.See full list on greenpacks.orgThe most poisonous cacti include the Prickly pear, Peyote, San Pedro cactus, Echinopsis Peruviana, Saguaro cactus, Barrel cactus, Euphorbia canariensis and the Cholla cactus. These cacti contain toxic compounds that can caue serious illness or death if ingested.See full list on greenpacks.orgView allJul 27, 2025 · Gymnocalycium denudatum is a small cactus with a dark green, spherical, usually solitary stem with 5 to 8 ribs with low tubercles, hardly apparent, and areoles with clusters of spines often hugging the stem contour and looking like long-legged spiders. · According to Dr. Clifford S. Crawford, professor of biology at the University of New Mexico, a tarantula might possibly lay eggs or build webs on, but not in, a cactus. · There are thousands of varieties of cacti and each has its own unique aspect and habit. The tarantulacactusplant (Cleistocactus winteri) is one of the most distinctive in appearance. It produces numerous stems that trail down from the crown of the plant, covered in golden hairs. Urban legend alleging that hatching tarantula eggs made a potted cactusplant explode, has no basis in fact or tarantula biology. · The Spider cactus is a compact variety with a very unique appearance. Its tolerance for a wide array of temperatures makes it a great choice for many growing zones and households. · Gymnocalycium denudatum is a small cactus with a dark green, spherical, usually solitary stem with 5 to 8 ribs with low tubercles, hardly apparent, and areoles with clusters of spines often hugging the stem contour and looking like long-legged spiders. · According to Dr. Clifford S. Crawford, professor of biology at the University of New Mexico, a tarantula might possibly lay eggs or build webs on, but not in, a cactus. Urban legend alleging that hatching tarantula eggs made a potted cactusplant explode, has no basis in fact or tarantula biology. · The Spider cactus is a compact variety with a very unique appearance. Its tolerance for a wide array of temperatures makes it a great choice for many growing zones and households.
