Types of Indoor Cactus plants
Many cacti can thrive as indoor plants even though they require a lot of sunlight. Cactus plants (desert plants) that are grown indoors tend to require less sunlight and are also smaller in size, which makes them the perfect indoor houseplants. Indoor cacti add a unique decoration to the house, let us know about the types of indoor cactus plants.
Cactus is a very popular and unique plant and it also has a large variety of species to choose from. Desert plants require a very less amount of water and thrive well in dry and hot climates.
1. Old Lady Cactus
This plant is very appealing because of its precious and delicate flowers. Old Lady cacti can survive harsh conditions. The plant needs to be planted in a sandy potting mix and requires watering once every week
Keep the plant near a south-facing window, where it receives bright sunlight. It blooms red or purple flowers during the spring or summer season.
2. Chin Cactus
Chin cacti are the best suites as indoor houseplants, they can thrive well in a shallow dish container because they do not have a deep root system. Place them in an area receiving bright and filtered sunlight. They have fewer spines on the flower buds.
3. Bunny Ears Cacti
Plant this variety in a well-drained container for indoor use. It has two pads that look like bunny ears, hence the name Bunny ears. Place the plant near a spot where it gets direct, bright sunlight. Getting enough light, it produces purple fruits and white flowers.
4. Moon Cactus
Moon Cacti has a colorful ball-shaped top that comes in different colors like bright red, orange, yellow, or pink. They are very popular houseplants because they are easy to take care of and are also attractive to look at.
Moon cacti are also known as Ruby Ball, Red Hibotan, Hibotan cacti. They do not require a lot of watering, so only water the plant when the soil is dry.
5. Easter Cactus
The spines of the plant are stacked upon each other, which gives it a unique shape. The Easter Cactus thrives in an area receiving indirect, bright sunlight. This plant blooms white, red, orange, or lavender flowers. It blooms best in early springs or late winters. (Read)
6. Christmas Cactus
Christmas cacti are very easy to take care of, and it also propagates easily which makes it a wonderful holiday gift. This plant blooms in late winters, around Christmas, giving it the name of Christmas cactus.
The plant grows well in moderate home conditions, it can adapt to low light environments too.
7. Star Cactus
The star cacti are identified by their round body that is sectioned into eight slices. This is also known as sea urchin cactus or sand dollar cacti. It makes an ideal houseplant.
Pot the desert plants in a purchased cactus mix or equal parts of sand and potting soil. The star cacti can reach between 2 to 6 inches in height. The plant is covered with tiny white dots and white hairs.
8. Saguaro Cactus
The growth rate of the Saguaro cacti is very slow, which makes it possible to grow indoors for many years. This plant can live for two centuries. The shape of the plant is barrel-shaped which is a classic cacti appearance.
Keep the plant in an area receiving direct sunlight. Water the plant sparingly once a month. The plant requires neutral, loamy, and well-drained soil.
9. Rat Tail Cactus
It is a trailing plant that sends out long stems with fine and short spines. The flowers of these cacti are usually violet, red, orange, or pink. It is grown in hanging pots because of its trailing stems.
Place the plant in an area receiving full light, like a west-facing or a south-facing window.
10. Barrel Cactus
Barrel cactus is muffin shaped and they often pop out of their pots from the edges. The flowers that bloom on the plant are usually yellow, purple, or orange.
The plant requires full and direct sunlight during the summer and spring seasons. The plant can become stunted and sunburned in direct sunlight. This desert plants perfect for indoor houseplants because you can control the amount of light it receives. (Read more)
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