There are various cacti species that can be grown indoors. To pick the right cactus for you, you should consider factors like sunlight, space, temperature, potting, and required maintenance techniques
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Desert plants are among the low-maintenance species, which can handle relatively harsh environments and do not require much care. Decorate your garden with one of these beautiful plants: Texas Sage, Mexican Feather Grass, Pencil Plant, Living Stone, Zebra Cactus, Desert Marigold, Ocotillo, Aloe Vera, Fox Tail Agave, and Paddle Plant
Cactus fruit is a delicious and nutritious fruit with glochids and spines that should be removed before consuming it. The fruit has considerable health benefits and cosmetic uses. Not only the fruit but also the pads of the cactus can be incorporated in Mexican cuisine
Cephalocereus Senilis is commonly known as the Old Man cactus due to its long white hairs. Old Man cactus can be propagated from seeds or cuttings that should be rooted in fast-draining soil. The plant can grow both outdoors and indoors but it requires special care compared to other cactus species
Unlike other plant families, cacti can grow healthy and survive without much water. Water-efficiency is linked with several features, including the presence of spines instead of leaves, respiration at night to conserve water, globular shape, ridges, ribs, broadly dispersed root system, and waxy surface
Cacti are family within the broader category of succulents. The primary difference between the families is the presence of areoles and spines in cacti, physical appearance is often the best way to determine the difference between the two upon visual inspection
Explore why your cactus is getting sunburned and how to know if it is. Sudden changes in growth conditions and habitat are two primary reasons why cacti might suffer from sunburn. Learn how to take care of your sunburned cactus or prevent it from happening.
Discover 10 most popular cactus species on earth. Learn how to grow and propagate Moon, Ladyfinger, Easter, Old Lady, Bunny Ear, Blue Columnar, Star, Golden Barrel, Fairy Castle, and Saguaro cacti
A cactus has spines for several different reasons, such as reproduction, shading, water regulation, cooling, and protection. Learn about species from North America, including Echinocereus, Ferocactus, Mammillaria, Opuntia engelmannii, Saguaro, and Triangle cactus
Cacti can grow in any climate if one takes proper care of them. Learn where they typically grow, how they reproduce, and what are the common sizes.
