With a distinctive appearance, this cactus is quite popular because of its long stems and green-blue leaves. Almost always solitary, this plant bears a large, pale yellow flower and sometimes grows branches. When dissected, the inner structure of the cacti reveals a star shape. This is one of the few cacti which do not have any spines. Although uncommon, it can also bear white or pink flowers. However, it typically bears a large, deep magenta flower on its crown. It bears small, bright yellow flowers all over its body.Īs you can guess by the name, the Living Rock cactus resembles a live, breathing rock.
When young, it is solitary, but soon begins to grow multiple branches and forms clusters. It blooms bright, beautiful pink flowers and can grow up to 36 inches tall.Īlso called the Nipple Cactus or Mammillaria longimamma, this plant can grow from 3 to 9 inches when fully mature. It can tolerate droughts and severely cold temperatures.
This cactus is found in several places like Utah, Mexico, California, Nevada and Arizona. As the plant ages, it develops a depression on its crown, distorting its shape ever so slightly.
Native to Brazil, the Ball Cactus, as its name suggests, has a ball-shaped structure with pale yellow spines. This cactus grows a maximum of 6 inches and doesn’t need too much water to grow. However, it is, and it’s native to Bolivia. This cactus is deceptive, with its beautiful white-pink blooms and soft spikes, many people would assume it’s not even a cactus. It grows best in partial shade and doesn’t require too much water. Typically, it can grow to a height of 12 inches and have white colored spines all over its body. Native to Argentina, this cactus forms erect clumps and has multiple branches. As it ages, it can grow multiple heads and have yellow flowers.
FAT CACTUS SKIN
It is a barrel shaped cactus which gets its name from its unique blue-green skin and round body. Although they don’t grow very tall, it has a distinctive appearance which sets it apart from other cacti.Īnother cactus native to Mexico, this plant can grow up to 24 inches when mature. With long, finger-like tubes, this cactus resembles the wild, long hair of the Greek mythological character Medusa. It’s easy to imagine where this cactus got its name from. It requires loose mineral soil to grow well but only reaches a height of 6 inches. Unlike other cacti, it has a distinctive, ‘fat’ appearance and bears pink flowers. Native to Mexico, this cactus has a broad body and rounded apex. With a tree-like structure, this cactus is commonly found around South America and bears white, small flowers which are considered showy and pretty to look at. It’s name is derived from the Latin word “inchesarmatus,”, meaning ‘Armed’. It doesn’t require much water to grow, and only grows to a maximum of 6 inches as an adult. This cactus has various forms, shapes and sizes, however it is most commonly known for the bright, large yellow flower it wears as a hat. Typically low-maintenance, this cactus is great for gift-giving. It is also known as the gold lace cactus, as its blooms have a distinct ‘lacy’ appeal with white flowers. This cactus is petite, growing only 6 inches when mature. But, this plant is known to be aesthetically pleasing and a great addition to any home, even without its blooms. If well cared for, the cactus can bloom every spring and looks extremely attractive. This cactus has multiple bright colored flowers growing all over its body. However, this cactus grows best when it’s not kept in direct sunlight for too long.
Unlike other cacti of its kind, the Parodia boasts large, brightly colored flowers and requires more water than others. It is an inexpensive and hassle-free plant, making it the perfect companion for busy homeowners who wish to have a plant pet. The Christmas Cactus can live for 100 years, well exceeding most human lives. As its name suggests, this cactus looks bright and happy! The first type of cacti we want to talk about is the Christmas Cactus. ElephantidensĪlthough we are talking about Cacti, a plant notoriously known for being prickly and haughty, we want to begin our list on a happy, festive note.
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