Rhipsalidopsis, commonly known as the Easter Cactus, is a popular houseplant recognized for its flat, segmented, leaf-like stems and its stunning springtime blooms. Unlike desert cacti, Rhipsalidopsis is an epiphytic cactus that hails from the tropical rainforests of Brazil, meaning it naturally grows on trees rather than in the ground. This gives it different growing…
Acanthocereus, also known as the Triangle Cactus or Fairy Castle Cactus (specifically Acanthocereus tetragonus), is a columnar cactus that is popular for its vertical growth and distinctive spires resembling castle towers. It has thin, triangular-shaped stems with small spines along the ribs. In nature, these cacti can grow quite large, but indoors they tend to…
Growing and enjoying cacti indoors offers both a rewarding experience and a touch of the desert in your home. To get started, choose the right cactus for your space. Varieties like the Golden Barrel, Bunny Ear, or Fairy Castle cactus are excellent options for indoor growing due to their compact size and striking forms. When…
Dasylirion is a genus of drought-tolerant, perennial plants native to the deserts of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. These plants, commonly known as desert spoon or sotol, belong to the Asparagaceae family and are characterized by their striking, symmetrical rosettes of long, narrow, spiky leaves that radiate from a central base. The plants…
Echinopsis–commonly called Easter lily or sea urchin cactus, other species are called barrel cactus– is a heavily spined cactus with prominent ribs and dramatic, trumpet-shaped flowers. Echinopsis cacti commonly grow no more than a foot tall, but the flowers can be as large as 4 inches wide and 8 inches long. Most Echinopsis species bloom…
Epiphyllums are sprawling plants with strap-shaped stems and flamboyant, flaring, multi-petalled trumpet-shaped flowers often the size of a saucer. Epiphyllum blossoms range in color from red, orange, white, purple, yellow, and pink. Epiphyllum is often called orchid cactus. Epiphyllums are forest cacti; their natural home is among trees in woodland and jungles. Epiphyllums are epiphytic…
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