Most cactus species are low-maintenance and grow well indoors in soil with good drainage.
Although sun is necessary forindoor cactus health, many species need just a few hours daily.
Always be mindful about when you place your cacti in your home.
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Proper pruning can help keep this plant small.
Pale yellow blooms are followed by red, edible fruits on plants that receive a full day of sun.
Choose a generously sized hanging basket for this fast-growing cactusthe thick stems can trail for 3 feet.
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Give your saguaro asmuch light as possibleand water sparingly about once a month.
Healthy plants may feature a halo ofpink bloomslike a crown atop a head.
Tubular flowers come in red, pink, orange, and white.
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This cactus species is a departure from normal cactus care.
The plant hails from Brazilian rain forests, where they live as epiphytes growing on other tree branches.
It can still become asizable indoor cactustopping at 3 feet tall.
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It rarely blooms but will produce showy flowers in multiple colors.
It grows up to 12 inches tall and a few inches wide and has tiny clusters of short spines.
The top of the cactus is more sensitive to bright sun than the bottom, making it well-suited indoors.
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Soil with a sandy, gritty texture and space for aeration is perfect for a moon cactus.
The Easter cactus can reach a foot tall and twice as wide.
Pruning yearly will encourage reblooming.
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The barrel cactus makes a great first cactus plant.
These hardy plants thrive for many years if they have sufficient sun exposure.
Any room with a warm spot and a few hours of direct sunlight is best.
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Supplementary lighting can help if you only have north-facing windows.
The African milk tree cactus is genuinely low-maintenance.
All it needs is well-draining soil and twice-monthly watering, and it can live for decades.
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