Cactus is one of the strongest ornamental plants with minimal maintenance.
Overall, the needs of a cactus plant are simple such as warm temperatures, bright light, and a little water.
In addition, cactus plants can be cared for or placed indoors so that they give a fresh and beautiful look to the room.
However, care should be taken when placing cacti indoors as many of these desert plants have sharp, painful spines.
For that, you should keep the cactus away from children and pets and wear protective equipment when caring for and handling it directly.
Launching from My Domaine, Friday, here are six cactus plants that can be placed indoors to add to your ornamental plant collection.
Barrel cactus
Barrel cacti are actually a variety of spiny cactus species in the genera Echinocactus and Ferrocactus.
These cute round specimens come with different colored spines. For example, the golden barrel cactus has bright yellow spines.
Saguaro cactus
Saguaro is an iconic cactus. With proper care, you can enjoy this cactus for years to come.
Water the saguaro moderately at least once a month, allow the soil to dry completely between waterings, and provide as much direct sunlight as possible.
Take the saguro cactus outdoors for full sun in the spring and summer after night temperatures warm above 15 degrees Celsius.
African milk tree
Although not a true cactus, the African milk tree attracts attention because it is tall and prickly like a cactus.
In fact, this plant is a fast growing succulent and is very easy to propagate. Look for the Rubra or Royal Red cultivars for a splash of deep burgundy color along with the usual dark green.
Prickly pear cactus
Prickly pear cactus can produce brightly colored fruits that are edible when grown outdoors and thrive as houseplants under the right conditions.
Place this cactus in a bright window with southern or western lighting so it can absorb as much direct sunlight as possible. Keep in mind, without enough light, cacti will grow long and thin.
Christmas Cactus
Unlike other cacti that grow in hot, dry deserts, the Christmas cactus (and its relatives, the Thanksgiving cactus and Easter cactus) comes from the Brazilian jungle.
So, their care needs are slightly different from many of the cacti on this list. Keep the soil slightly moist during the spring and summer growing seasons and allow it to drier between waterings in the winter.
Although it prefers warmer temperatures during the growing season, store Christmas cactus in a cool (12-18 degrees Celsius) area with at least 13 hours of darkness each day after the plant begins to flower.
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Ladyfinger cactus
Called the ladyfinger cactus because this cactus plant from Mexico has long finger-like growths.
Like other cacti, plant ladyfinger cactus in a sandy, well-drained potting mix.
Also, give it a little water every few weeks after the soil is completely dry to avoid root rot.