Yellow Blooming Cactus Adds Bright Colors To A Room
Yellow Blooming Cactus Adds Bright Colors To A Room
Many species of cacti are capable of providing some beautiful, brilliantly colored flowers and the yellow blooming cactus can provide little spots of sunshine in the home or in the yard under the right growing conditions. In addition to the bright colors of the blooms, the cactus is a succulent plant, making it an ideal plant for busy people or those who may for get to water their indoor plants. Although native to hot, dry climates it is possible to nurture cacti as indoor plants.
The typical hybrid cactus bred for indoor use can be found in a myriad of brilliant colors to add decoration to any interior and with different colors in the same setting can offer a prickly bouquet that lasts. However, most cactus including the yellow blooming cactus, typically have a short bloom season of two to three months. It is possible to group different types of cacti together to provide a color-changing display.
For example, a Christmas cactus will usually bloom between November and January and am Easter Cactus will bloom from February to May. Combining these two species with a yellow blooming cactus can supply color in the display for most of the year.
Cacti Type Limited By Growing Space
Some of the more colorful and different types of cacti may be considerably larger than most people feel comfortable having in their house. However, varieties of the prickly pear cactus can provide some contrasting colors and designs. When the yellow blooming cactus flowers, it is often accompanied by the dark red cactus apples with long white spikes, offering a four-color bloom.
These plants may be more beneficial in larger rooms or as an outside plant, provided the weather conditions are appropriate. In addition to the right environment, the yellow blooming cactus like most others produces its flowers at night. The nocturnal blooming nature of the yellow blooming cactus is typical of the cacti species and pollination is done by nocturnal insects and rodents.
The green foliage of the yellow blooming cactus captures sunlight during the day and retains water in its usually bulging body. Although they are typically found in the desert, the cacti do occasionally need a drink of water. Daily watering is not necessary and some species of the yellow blooming cactus actually prefers less water during the blooming season. Watering the plant when it is grown outside its normal geographic location should be times to match the season in its usual climate.