Enthusiasts of this traditional cacti enjoy its easy to please nature. Despite the cute name, the Bunny Ear Cactus is in no way cuddly. The polka dot cactus (other common name) is fairly easy to grow if a grower can provide enough bright light, no over-watering, provide it's winter resting period and average room temperatures. Simple! Description The Bunny cacti is … [Read more...] about Bunny Ear Cactus Growing Advice
Cactus Plants
Rat Tail Cactus
AN EASY HANGING BASKET PLANT The rat's tail cactus is a plant that is fairly easy to care for and maintain, which enjoys it's matured life being housed within a hanging basket or container. These have very distinct stems that hang down similar to a mop upside down or huge dreadlocks, (sorry, it's just how I see them) which bloom beautiful tubular shaped flowers along … [Read more...] about Rat Tail Cactus
Peruvian Apple Cactus
The Peruvian apple cactus (also known as columnar, column, hedge cactus and others) has the scientific name of Cereus peruvianus or C.repandus. This Cereus (Genus) cacti can produce white flowers within summer - that open up at night, once it matures and a prominent ribbed column stem, with brown colored spines, is displayed. Description Varieties: There are a … [Read more...] about Peruvian Apple Cactus
Golden Barrel Cactus
The golden barrel cactus is a globe shaped type cacti suitable for growing in conservatories, on patios or any other type of indoor glass rooms. When I first discovered this plant that also has the common name of mother-in-law's cushion, I had to laugh after imagining someone wishing their mother-in-law would sit on it (some people must have terrible … [Read more...] about Golden Barrel Cactus
Various Types of Cactus House Plants
Cactus house plants are available in all sorts of weird and wonderful shapes, and sizes. The two types originate from the desert (most popular) or the forest and differ in appearance and the natural habitat they thrive in, which reflects on the care needed for each of them. Rat's Tail - Aporocactus Flagelliformis The rat's tail type is a good option for those that … [Read more...] about Various Types of Cactus House Plants