What are the different types of cactus?

Some of the more common groups of cacti include Cereus, Echinocactus, Espostoa, Ferocactus, Mammillaria, Notocactus, Opuntia, Parodia, Pilosocereus, and Rebutia. Make the most of your cactus houseplants by planting them in containers that accent the plants’ rich colors, shapes, or textures.

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Just so, what is the most common type of Cactus?

Echinocactus grusonii

Secondly, what kind of indoor cactus do I have? Indoor cacti tend to need less light and are smaller in size, making them the perfect houseplant.

  • Bunny Ears Cactus (Opuntia microdasys) …
  • Chin Cactus (Gymnocalycium) …
  • Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) …
  • Old Lady Cactus (Mammillaria hahniana) …
  • Star Cactus (Astrophytum asteria) …
  • Easter Cactus (Hatiora gaertneri)

Considering this, what are the tall skinny cactus called?

saguaro cactus

What’s a good name for a cactus?

Some of my favourites “prickly” pun cactus names, all which I found scattered across the net, include the following: Spike. Needles. Pokey.

What is the flower on a cactus called?

Prickly Pear Cactus Flowers

They are also called nopal cactus or paddle cactus. The pads, flowers, and fruit are edible.

What is the easiest cactus to grow?

Orchid Cacti (Epiphyllum Oxypetalum)

This gorgeous blooming variety is one of the easiest types of cactus to grow. Its leaves are beautifully colored, and it can grow up to 10 feet tall with enough space and the right conditions.

What is the easiest cactus to take care of?

5 Easy-to-grow Cactus and Succulents

  • Ferocactus. For sheer manly ferocity, Ferocactus is a group that can’t be beat. …
  • Lithops. Picture a stone or a calf’s foot and you know what a Lithops looks like. …
  • Euphorbia. Euphorbia goes by the common name spurge and it is a large family with characteristic white latex sap. …
  • Echinocactus. …
  • Aloe.

How do you identify a barrel cactus?

The fishhook barrel cactus (Ferocactus wislizenii) can be identified by its thick (2 foot diameter), barrel shaped body and long hooked spines. The yellow/red flowers and yellow fruit always grow at the top of the plant.

Does cactus need sunlight?

Cacti and succulents thrive with good light sources, and it is best to place cacti and succulents in a bright place. A south facing position will provide good sunlight. However, be careful to not put them in direct sunlight because the intense light can make the plants turn a yellow colour.

What is the most expensive cactus?

Opuntia galapageia

Is it bad to have cactus in the house?

A cactus plant can bring bad Feng Shui if placed in a wrong area. Placing cactus in the bedroom can disturb your sleep and peace. While plants bring positivity into your home, cactuses are an exception. … That is why cactuses should never be placed in a living room, bedroom or the front entrance.

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