Orange Bloom Cactus
The Orange Bloom Cactus
The Orange Bloom Cactus is a species of the Castacaecis family of plants which fall into two main groups; cactuenia and cactoid. Most members of these two groups are easily recognizable as cacti. They have the fleshy green-yellowish stems. They have absent, small, or transient leaves, some have flowers, and some have fruit. The Orange Bloom has a wide variety of growth habits, which is difficult to divide into a clear, simple category.The Arborescent Variety of Orange Bloom
The Orange Bloom can be tree-like (arborescent), meaning they typically have a single more-or-less woody trunk topped by several to many branches. In the genus Pereskia, the branches are covered with leaves, so the species of this genus may not be recognized as cacti. In most other cacti, the branches are more typically cactus-like, bare of leaves and bark, and covered with spines. Some cacti may become tree-sized but without branches, other cacti can also be described as shrubby, with several stems coming from the ground or from branches very low down.The Columnar Variety Of Orange Bloom
Some smaller Orange Blooms may be described as columnar. They consist of erect, cylinder-shaped stems, which may or may not branch. The boundary between columnar forms and tree-like or shrubby forms is difficult to define. Smaller and younger specimens are columnar, whereas older and larger specimens may become tree-like. In some cases, the "columns" may be horizontal rather than vertical, and some have stems growing along the ground, rooting at intervals.The Globular Variety Of Orange Bloom
The Orange Bloom whose stems are smaller may be described as globular (or globose). They consist of shorter, more ball-shaped stems than columnar cacti. Globular cacti may be solitary, or their stems may form clusters that can create large mounds. All or some stems in a cluster may share a common root.Other Forms Of The Orange Bloom
Other Orange Blooms have a quite different appearance. In tropical regions, some grow as forest climbers. Their stems are typically flattened, almost leaf-like in appearance, with fewer or even no spines. Climbing cacti can be extremely large. Vine-like cacti often hang downwards, forming dense clumps where they grow in trees high above the ground.
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Basic Information
Ecology and Habitats
The Orange Bloom Cactus can be found in the Desert, Scrub arid plains, and in Jungles and forested/woodland terrain.
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Scientific Name
Castacaecis
Average Height
The Orange Bloom varies from the Globular species at a size from 1 cm (0.4 inches) upwards to the Arborescent and Columnar species which grows upwards of a few feet to heights of 19.2 m (63 ft).
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