When it comes to low-maintenance plants, cacti are one of them. Having a similar growth habit to succulents, meaning they are able to store water in their stems or foliage, they are built for drought tolerance and extreme temperatures for a long time, making them easy to grow in any condition. To expand your collection, the 11 Beautiful And Easy-to-grow Indoor Cactus Plants will perfectly complement a desert-inspired interior design scheme.
These cacti just need little care and are ideal for anyone who forgets to water regularly. If you’re looking for an easy way to bring a little bit of tough natural beauty into your living space, one of the cactus plants might be the perfect option. Let’s look at some of the best cacti to grow at your home now.
#1 Rat Tail Cactus
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Rat Tail Cactus has trailing stems that are great for growing in hanging baskets. They grow quickly and can achieve 2-3 feet in length. They are tough and drought-tolerant plants.
#2 Barrel Cactus
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Barrel Cactus is also called golden ball or mother-in-law’s cushion. This is a classic cactus that has long, rigid spines to protect itself.
#3 Candelabra Tree
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The candelabra Tree displays clusters of white flowers with red tips and lush green height making it a great addition to any room.
#4 Bunny Ear
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Bunny Ear is native to Mexico, it can grow up to 2-3 feet tall. It features 2 pads that resemble a bunny’s ear, patterned with glochids or brown prickles.
#5 Bishop’s Cap
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This cactus looks stunning in clay or ceramic pots. Its stiff spikes cover ribbed spheres with a frosty white coating to protect the plant from sunlight.
#6 Lifesaver Cactus
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Lifesaver Cactus has an unusual shape. It shows off 5-pointed, star-like flowers with zebra stripes. Also, the center has a thick round ring at the center with four-sided stems with soft teeth on the edges.
#7 Peanut Cactus
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As the name indicates, the plant looks like peanut shells. The flowers come in shades of orange and white with large flower heads.
#8 Star Cactus
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Star Cactus is also known as sea urchin and sand dollar cactus. It has a round shape sectioned into 8 portions covered with white hair and dots.
#9 Snowball Cactus
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Snowball Cactus displays a range of colors such as yellow, red, pink, or orange blooms, depending on the type. It is an easy-to-grow cactus and grows well in bright indirect sunlight.
#10 Pencil Cactus
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The cactus has pencil-like stems, hence the name. It can reach 4-6 feet tall when grown indoors. This plant is toxic, watch out for your kids and pets if you want to grow this cactus.
#11 Ladyfinger Cactus
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Ladyfinger Cactus is a small plant with white flowers to adorn your living space. It grows up to only 6-7 inches in height to give a compact.
