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For those people who are interested in succulents, some cactuses are not the ideal house plants. Most of them are covered with spikes, do not produce flowers very often, or have a dull color. But, Mammillaria Longimamma is a plant that challenges all of these common beliefs and observations. If you are looking for a truly unique cactus, Mammillaria Longimamma, or simply Finger Cactus, can offer everything you expect from a houseplant. More about Mammillaria Longimamma This cactus is ac...

Looking for symmetrical cactus with gorgeous flowers to add to your succulent collection? The Echinopsis cactus may be the one. Also known as the Easter lily cactus, Sea Urchin cactus, Sea cactus, Hedgehog cactus, and sometimes Torch cactus (Trichocereus) this beautiful plant comes from South America. In the next part of this article, you’ll find a complete Echinopsis Cactus guide, from reviewing different Echinopsis species, to how to grow them, what their requirements are, etc. Echinop...

Opuntia Basilaris, Beavertail Cactus, Beavertail Pricklypear, or Nopal Del Castor, is a low-spreading cactus found in the USA (mostly Mojave) and northwest Mexico. This bushy shrub has flat pads that look like beaver tails, and are covered with tiny spines. In addition to Mojave and northwest Mexico, you can also find Beavertail Cactus in Arizona, southern Utah, southern Nevada, southern California, and Colorado Deserts; where it grows in arid plains and valleys, and in sandy or rocky soils....

Star Cactus, also known As Sand Dollar Cactus, Sea Urchin Cactus, and star peyote, is a small and round succulent native to Mexico and some parts of Texas. Scientifically named Astrophytum Asteria, the spineless Star Cactus has a growing popularity among gardeners around the world. Although its popularity does not promise easy care, you can grow it as well, as long as you can provide what they need. In the following, we are going to know the Star Cactus succulent better, and tell you all you...

Most of the exotic and beautiful cacti that we know originate in Mexico, but Parodia Magnifica comes from southern Brazil. Parodia Magnifica common names include Ball Cactus, Green or Blue Ball Cactus, and Balloon Cactus. According to the IUCN Red List, this flowering round cactus is considered endangered species. So by getting and growing a Parodia Magnifica, not only you are complimenting your home décor, but also you are contributing to the Ball Cactus’s act of conservation. Here is all y...

The world of succulents always has something to amaze us. Among all the exotic cacti, the brain cactus is another specimen that captures the eye. Botanically called stenocactus multicostatus, the globular and wrinkled shape of this low-growing complements any garden or decoration indoors; and as you would imagine, it is a low-maintenance cactus. Brain cactus is also known as “wave cactus”; and in the following, we are going to tell you all you need to know about this adorable plant, from its...

Resembling an old and shaggy old man, Cephalocereus senilis, aka old man cactus, is sure to bring a lot of character to your succulent collection. Also known as Old Man of the Andes cactus, hairy old man cactus, and Bearded cactus, this odd plant comes from Guanajuato and Hidalgo in Mexico. Old man cactus has a long and columnar shape and can grow up to 20 feet in the wild. But when you grow its cutting or seed in a container, its size will be limited and suitable for indoors. Since it canno...

There are many cacti with whimsical shapes, and the rat tail cactus is another one. When looking at this plant, its long and trailing stems will make think of a rat tail that can grow up to 4 feet. Scientifically called Aporocactus flagelliformis, this plant is from Mexico and some parts of Central America. The rat tail cactus an epiphytic plant, meaning that it can grow in places with low soil such as rocky crevasses, ground, or on trees. Because of the characteristics of its stems, people usu...

Astrophytum myriostigma is one of those cacti that no succulent can resist buying. Even if we forget about its lovely flower, this star-shaped cacti offers a beautiful combination of beautiful and hardy. This decorative plant is also known as bishop’s cap cactus, bishop’s hat, bishop’s hood, bishop’s miter cactus, or simply star cacti. This plant gets its botanical/scientific name (astrophytum myriostigma which it is read like (ass-tro-FY-tum MEE-ree-oh-STIG-mah) from...

Although opuntia microdasys is not as fuzzy as its other names may suggest (such as bunny ears cactus), it is definitely a gorgeous succulent with the same minimum care requirements as other cacti. Also known as angel’s wings, bunny ears cactus, and bunny cactus, and polka dot cactus, this easy-to-grow plant can grow in any place with enough bright light and average room temperature. And all you need to do is not to over-water your opuntia microdasys. Opuntia Microdasys Origin & Loo...