Schlumbergera truncata |
Christmas Cactus |
Bright, colorful flowers (red, pink, purple) in winter |
Bright, indirect light |
Water thoroughly, let soil dry out |
Prefers cooler temperatures; avoid overwatering. |
Opuntia microdasys |
Bunny Ear Cactus |
Flat, round pads with tiny, hair-like spines |
Full sun |
Water sparingly, allow soil to dry |
Handle with care due to tiny spines. |
Astrophytum asterias |
Star Cactus |
Round, star-shaped, spiny body with white speckles |
Bright, indirect light |
Water when soil is dry; avoid overwatering |
Slow grower, needs well-draining soil. |
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii |
Moon Cactus |
Brightly colored top (yellow, pink, red) grafted onto green base |
Bright, indirect light |
Water when soil is dry |
Grafted variety; top part needs high light. |
Echinocactus grusonii |
Golden Barrel Cactus |
Large, spherical shape with golden spines |
Full sun |
Water sparingly, allow soil to dry out |
Slow-growing, can reach large sizes. |
Mammillaria sp. |
Pincushion Cactus |
Small, round cacti with dense clusters of spines and small flowers |
Bright, indirect light |
Water sparingly, allow soil to dry out |
Easy to care for, blooms in spring and summer. |
Ferocactus cylindraceus |
California Barrel Cactus |
Large, cylindrical cactus with prominent spines and yellow flowers |
Full sun |
Water sparingly, allow soil to dry out |
Tolerates high heat; slow-growing. |
Cereus peruvianus |
Peruvian Apple Cactus |
Tall, columnar cactus with blue-green skin and large flowers |
Full sun |
Water thoroughly, allow soil to dry |
Can grow tall and wide; blooms at night. |
Echinocereus rigidissimus |
Rainbow Cactus |
Pink to red flowers with prominent spines and unique patterning |
Bright, indirect light |
Water when soil is dry |
Hardy and low-maintenance. |
Rebutia spp. |
Ball Cactus |
Small, globular cactus with bright flowers in various colors |
Bright, indirect light |
Water sparingly, allow soil to dry out |
Blooms prolifically; ideal for small spaces. |
Cleistocactus strausii |
Silver Torch Cactus |
Tall, thin, silver spines with red or orange flowers |
Full sun |
Water sparingly, allow soil to dry out |
Prefers very bright light, occasional flowering. |
Lophophora williamsii |
Peyote Cactus |
Small, button-like cactus with psychoactive properties |
Bright, indirect light |
Water sparingly, allow soil to dry out |
Requires a long time to mature. |
Rhipsalis baccifera |
Mistletoe Cactus |
Thin, hanging, trailing stems with small white berries |
Bright, indirect light |
Water regularly, allow topsoil to dry |
Excellent for hanging baskets. |
Coryphantha spp. |
Pineapple Cactus |
Small to medium cactus with dense spines and occasional flowers |
Bright, indirect light |
Water sparingly, allow soil to dry out |
Hardy and compact; great for beginners. |
Tephrocactus articulatus |
Jumping Cholla |
Segment-based cactus with tiny spines that detach easily |
Full sun |
Water sparingly, allow soil to dry out |
Handle with care due to spines. |