Cactus is a great choice for landscape decoration, bringing wild and unique beauty to the living space. To help you choose the most suitable cactus, I would like to summarize the 20 most popular types of cactus for landscape decoration, combined with images for you to easily visualize.
1. Echinocactus grusonii
Echinocactus grusonii, also known as Kim Ho cactus, is one of the most popular cacti in the world. With its unique appearance and high adaptability, this plant has conquered the hearts of many bonsai lovers.
2. Stenocereus huastecorum pillar cactus
Stenocereus fimbriatus is a columnar cactus endemic to the Caribbean. With its unique shape and adaptability, this plant has become an important part of the ecosystem and culture of the region.
3. Fero Emoryi Cactus
Fero Emoryi cactus, also known as red thorn cactus, is one of the most popular cactus species in the bonsai world.
4. Mytilo cactus
Mytilo cactus is one of the most popular types of cactus today, especially chosen by many people to decorate their homes or shops. With a rather "gentle" appearance due to few thorns and diverse green shades depending on the type, Mytilo cactus brings a simple yet attractive beauty.
5. San Pedro Cactus
The stem is columnar, multi-faceted, usually dark green. The thorns are clustered, short and soft. Can grow very large, up to several meters tall in the wild. Native to the Andes, mainly in Peru and Ecuador. However, it is now widely cultivated in many parts of the world, including Vietnam.
6. Dragon scale cactus
Dragon scale cactus is a common name for several species of cacti that have in common the trunk being covered with triangular scales, stacked on top of each other like the scales of a dragon.
7. Cactus pillar
Cereus peruvianus is a famous columnar cactus from Peru, loved for its unique beauty and high adaptability. The plant has a characteristic shape with a vertical trunk, many branches forming impressive pillars.
8. Cactus (lion)
Cereus peruvianus ‘'Monstrosus,' also known as the lion's mane cactus or the starfruit cactus, is a unique variant of the Peruvian columnar cactus (Cereus peruvianus).
9. Cactus with breast
Myrtillocactus geometrizans 'Boobie Cactus', also known as the breast-shaped cactus, is a unique and interesting cactus species with a distinctive oval shape. This plant originates from Mexico and is appreciated for its unique beauty and high adaptability.
10. Woolly cactus – Parodia leninghausii
Parodia leninghausii, Notocactus leninghausii, also known as Notocactus leninghausii, is a truly unique and beloved cactus among plant enthusiasts. With its rounded shape, shimmering golden spines, and vibrant flowers, this plant rightfully deserves the title of "golden jewel" of the desert.
11. Bunny Ear Cactus
Echinocactus grusonii, also known as the Golden Tiger Cactus, is one of the most beloved cactus species in the world. With its unique appearance and high adaptability, this plant has captured the hearts of many plant enthusiasts.
12. Elephant ear cactus
Opuntia robusta, The Silver Dollar Prickly Pear, commonly known as the elephant ear cactus, is a plant belonging to the Cactaceae family, native to central and northern Mexico. This plant is distinguished by its flat, round stems resembling silver wheels, along with sharp spines.
Things to keep in mind for beginners when growing cacti
When first planting a cactus, the most important thing is... Don't overwater.. Cacti prefer dry conditions; only water when the soil is completely dry. Choose well-drained soil (sandy soil, gravelly soil, pumice stone) to avoid root rot. Place the plant in a suitable location. there is plenty of light, but avoid direct sunlight when the plant is young.
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Don't fertilize too often; just a small amount during the growing season is enough. Finally, be patient: cacti grow slowly but are very resilient if properly cared for.
See more plants at KLA Garden's Cactus Library.
