SAEDNEWS: Meet These Flowering Cacti Perfect for Apartments – Low-Maintenance and Easy to Care For
In today’s hectic and stressful world, having a few cacti at home can add a calm and stylish touch to your interior. These plants come in a variety of shapes and colors and can transform any space into a modern and unique area. Cacti easily complement any decor. Here, we introduce six chic and modern cacti that are easy to care for.
This fast-growing flowering cactus produces clusters of tall, columnar stems and striking bright yellow flowers. It requires plenty of light year-round, but avoid exposing it to direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day. Lincoln Gem Cactus thrives in moderate temperatures and can withstand cold if the soil is dry. Water only when the soil is completely dry—once a week in spring and summer, and reduce watering to every two months in autumn and winter. Use well-draining soil, and fertilize only once a year if needed.
Light: Indirect sunlight
Watering: Only when soil is completely dry
The Claret Cup Cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus) is a flowering species known for its vibrant orange blooms. Its fruits are juicy and taste similar to strawberries. Native to the deserts of southwestern USA, it can grow up to 25 cm tall and 10 cm wide in optimal conditions. This cactus has long, cylindrical growth and produces numerous flowers at the top of its stems that last for several days. Flower color may vary slightly depending on genetics and soil type.
Mammillaria is one of the largest cactus genera, native to Mexico but also found in Venezuela, Colombia, and Central America. Depending on the species, it can grow singly or in clusters, forming small spherical or elongated shapes. Flowers are funnel-shaped and vary in size and color, from white to yellow, pink, or red, typically forming a ring around the stem. The cactus produces red elongated fruits. Mammillaria is easy to care for and drought-tolerant, storing water in its body for survival.
Named for its abundant, beautiful pink flowers, this cactus has a spherical to cylindrical body, growing up to 12.5 cm tall and 7.5 cm in diameter. It features four central reddish spines and clusters of 15–18 fine, hair-like radial spines. Flowers may appear throughout the year. To encourage blooming, allow the plant to experience a cool winter period without watering. Repotting is possible during warm seasons, but ensure the soil is completely dry beforehand.
A common ball-shaped cactus that grows individually up to 20 cm tall and 12 cm wide. It has dense, short, firm, straight spines with white radial spines. Schlosser Cactus produces lemon-yellow flowers. It requires moderate watering in summer and minimal in winter. Place it in bright light, but avoid direct sunlight during extremely hot hours.
This small, compact, cold-resistant cactus features a cluster of interwoven spines and vibrant pink flowers. It needs sunlight to grow well and is easy to maintain. Water moderately in warm weather and completely stop watering during the cold winter season.
Native to Cuba and endangered in the wild, this small, slow-growing cactus has copper-colored spines and pink crown-like flowers. It is sensitive to soil composition, drainage, water, sunlight, and other factors, making it unsuitable for beginner gardeners.
Spineless, star-shaped, and cylindrical, the Bishop’s Hat Cactus is native to central and northern Mexico. Its bell-shaped flowers are yellow with red or orange centers. Flowers last only a few days but bloom continuously and are fragrant. Young plants should avoid full sun; mature plants tolerate it. It requires well-draining soil and moderate watering in spring and summer, with dry soil in autumn and winter.
Native to central Mexico, this geometric cactus resembles an eight-ribbed star from above. It blooms in late spring with creamy yellow flowers about 6 cm wide that are fragrant. Easy to care for if given plenty of light and moderate watering. Reduce water in winter by half and maintain a temperature around 21°C for optimal growth.
One of the most beautiful Mammillaria species, with bright pink flowers contrasting against mostly white spines. Covered with woolly white spines, it blooms in summer with striking pink flowers with yellow centers. With proper care, you can enjoy its summer blossoms every year.
True to its name, the Old Lady Cactus is unique, valuable, and beautiful. It grows from small spherical globes up to 10 inches, covered in white hairs and fine spines. Healthy plants may develop a crown of pink flowers.
Light: Bright, even light
Watering: Every 2–4 weeks
Colors: Pink
Unlike most cacti, the Christmas Cactus has smooth leaves and segmented parts with soft spines. It produces red, pink, orange, and white flowers, typically blooming in winter. Widely loved as a decorative indoor plant and gift.
Light: Indirect sunlight
Watering: Regular, allowing soil to dry between watering
Colors: Pink
