The great thing about cactus plants is that they require very little care. I’m horrible at remember to water plants. I actually have to write down dates on my calendar, otherwise I’ll forget to water my poor houseplants. I live in a place that is extremely warm during the summer, so cacti are the perfect plants to have. There are many that I like, but the top 6 cactus plants to have are listed below.
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6. Ferocactus Echidne
The shape of this cactus is sort of like a barrel. It can grow to be up to 8 inches tall and it will bloom in mid-summer. The flowers are very tiny and yellow. Each flower can grow to be around an inch in diameter.
5. Pediocactus Simpsonii V. Minor
This short, wide cactus grows to be an average of 3 by 5 inches. It is also known as the Mountain Spiny Star. The flowers on this cactus grow in a cluster on the very top plant, ranging between bright pink and salmon in color.
Pediocactus Simpsonii V. Minor is a low-maintenance cactus that is perfect for beginners. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can thrive in a variety of climates, from hot to cold. It is also drought-tolerant, making it an ideal choice for those in dry climates. This cactus is also known to be disease-resistant and can survive in a variety of soil types. It is important to note that the spines of this cactus can be sharp, so care should be taken when handling it.
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4. Opuntia Fragilis
Commonly known as Little Prickly Pear or Brittle Prickly Pear, this cactus is very tiny and compact. It doesn’t get much taller than 4 inches. This is the perfect size for a window ledge. There is a sort of whitish wool that covers these cacti. The flowers are a beautiful greenish yellow and are around an inch wide.
3. Escobaria Vivipara
The common name for this cactus is Spinystar and grows to be around 6 inches tall. The spines covering the outside of this oblong cactus are in a thick mat of star-shaped arrays. Flowers on these small cacti are almost 2 inches wide and can be pink, yellow, or purple.
2. Thelocactus
This is a rather small cactus and doesn’t get much taller than about 6 inches. The spines and flowers both vary in color. Some plants have spines that are white, while others are gray, red-brown, or even yellow. The funnel shaped flowers are purple, red, or yellow.
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1. Christmas Cactus
The pink blooms on this house cactus seem to last for weeks at a time. I planted a small chunk of my mother’s cactus plant in a hanging basket in the kitchen and it has grown into a beautiful specimen. I like how the blooms on this cactus aren’t only in one small area; they fill the entire plant with color.
If I didn’t have the option to raise hardy cacti, then I might not have any houseplants at all! I couldn’t begin to recall how many poor plants have met their demise on my kitchen windowsill. Do you have any cacti in your home? What do you like best about them?
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