The bunny ear or angel wing cactus is a popular choice for its cute shape. This easy-to-grow plant is a great choice for a beginner. The old lady cactus, a type of powder puff cactus, is covered with spines and white down, hence its name. This petite cactus only grows to 6 inches tall and blooms with white flowers. Ladyfinger cactus (also called gold lace cactus) is a sweet addition to a succulent garden.
The hybrid plant is actually two types of cacti grafted together, and their lifespans are short compared to other species. Moon cactus are a popular addition to a succulent garden thanks to their bright color. The fast-growing blue columnar cactus can reach heights of 30 feet tall, and when mature, it boasts funnel-shaped blooms Thanks to these thorns, the air layer around the plant is protected and used, water loss from the plant is reduced. Its slow growth rate (about an inch per year for the first eight years of its life) makes it possible to grow indoors. The Saguaro Cactus is native only to the Sonoran Desert and can live for 200 years. A yellow or white bloom is the show-stopper on this petite cactus.ĭon’t be fooled! The white “feathers” on this cactus look fluffy and soft, but they actually act as camouflage for the sharp spines that cover the surface. The star cactus (also called sea urchin cactus or starfish cactus) is a small plant, making it ideal for an indoor succulent garden.
Take note that the Fairy Castle Cactus rarely produces flowers-they’re often sold with artificial blooms attached. This slow-growing cactus can reach up to 6 feet in height. Who knew a cactus could be whimsical? The varied stems resemble the turrets of a castle, making it the perfect addition to any whimsical garden. A barrel cactus can thrive with watering as infrequently as once every two to three months. This plant, nicknamed the “mother-in-law cushion” (ouch!), needs plenty of sun and not much water. A Christmas cactus prefers a humid climate and requires more watering than other types. With proper care, the bright pink blooms of a Christmas cactus will return year after year during the holiday season. Cacti come in all shapes and sizes, and some even boast brightly colored flowers. They can live for decades, so even the black-thumbed among us can find success.
A cactus requires little care-it can even tolerate some neglect as some types only need to be watered every two to three months. With the proper care, these desert-native plants can be just as happy growing on a shelf inside your home. All succulents store water in their stem or foliage, but cacti also feature areoles, the little bumps on the outside of the plant that the spines grow from. If you’ve been feeling the call to make like Joanna Gaines and embrace your inner “crazy planter,” an indoor cactus or succulent garden is a great place to start.
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