Cute cactus tattoos: inspirational ideas and meaning

Each of us knows at least one person who is obsessed with cacti. These thorny, very strong plants attract a large number of admirers, not only because of their usually rather rounded appearance, characteristics or possible size (very small to very large), but also because of their importance. Therefore, there are often cases when gods can be found on the skin of some lover of this plant. cactus tattoo.

What is the meaning of cactus tattoos? First of all, it must be said that cacti belong to the family Cactus, also called succulents, have more than 3000 species and 200 genera. Due to the ability to accumulate water in tissues, cacti do very well in desert areas. Since in the desert even those few living things that are there want to find and drink water, cacti made thorns from their leaves, which they use as protection. From this little information, we can already conclude that in a metaphorical sense, a cactus is the ability to adapt even to the most unfavorable circumstances... In addition, succulents store water (life) inside themselves, hiding it from external predators (adversity) and protecting themselves with thorns (courage and stubbornness). The cactus survives not only in the desert: many species thrive, with delicate flowers that contrast gracefully on the prickly surface of these plants. Thus, the flowering of a cactus in the context described above symbolizes more than just overcoming adversity: it represents triumph of life, love and perseverance.

In addition to this, cacti are part of Native American symbolism... As with many symbols associated with nature, the meaning of the cactus to the American Indians varied from tribe to tribe, but in a general sense, the cactus itself was desert symbol... A blooming cactus, especially with a yellow flower, symbolized warmth, persistence and protection... Many Indian tribes were in close contact with some of America's most desolate territories, so it was not unusual for them to paint cacti on huts and other decorative surfaces.