The difference between cactus and prickly pear

2. The cactus is columnar and palm-shaped, up to more than ten meters high and weighing up to 20,000 to 30,000 kilograms, with a spectacular appearance.

2. Differences in flowers:

1. The cactus flowers grow sideways, and the petals are long funnel-shaped. The petal colors are divided into two categories: those that open at night are light pink or almost white; some species that bloom during the day have petals that are yellow or dark red.

2. Cactus flowers are solitary, with large petals and bright colors.

3. Differences in Fruits:

1. The shapes of cactus fruits are various, including pear-shaped, round, stick-shaped, etc., and the surface is covered with barbs.

2. The first-born fruits of cactus are white and oval in shape.