How many types of cacti are there?
Let's explore the related content about how many types of cacti there are and the most recommended cacti for plant enthusiasts, following the editor's introduction to the specific details!
Many people enjoy keeping cacti, and the purpose of doing so is not to admire their spines, but to see them bloom. However, why don't the cacti we keep at home bloom? It's not because your care conditions are poor; it might be due to the wrong variety. Today, Xiaoqi introduces 9 "model worker" cacti that bloom very diligently and beautifully. They have very high aesthetic value. If you are a beginner and want to keep them, choosing these 9 varieties will definitely not be a "burden," and you can easily raise them to bloom continuously.
1. Baoshan
Baoshan cacti do not grow too large, have soft spines, and can quickly produce small side balls, belonging to the子孙球属 (child ball genus). The flowers come in pink, yellow, red, and bicolor varieties. No matter the variety, they all have a strong blooming ability, capable of blooming in multiple seasons. The flowers are not large, with a diameter of about 2 centimeters for a single flower, but a single ball can bloom all around, and when the side balls are fully grown, they can bloom dozens or even hundreds of flowers, requiring only a small pot to thrive.
2. Xingdou
Xingdou is a type of cactus from the星球属 (planet genus), and it is a spineless variety. The entire ball is round and plump, resembling a planet, hence the name Xingdou. There are many varieties, but the flower colors are relatively uniform, belonging to the yellow spectrum. The flowers are large and have a strong blooming ability, allowing for blooming throughout the year if well cared for.
3. Luangfengyu
Luangfengyu belongs to the 星球属 (planet genus), with two to five ridges, and sometimes even more. We commonly see Luangfengyu with around five ridges, which are spineless and not prickly. The largest can grow to about 10 centimeters in diameter and gradually become taller. They have a very strong blooming ability and can bloom continuously throughout the year if well cared for.
Cacti types
4. Lihuaqiu
Lihuaqiu is also a type of diligent flowering cactus variety, with various flower colors, especially the bicolor hybrid varieties that bloom beautifully now. The care for Lihuaqiu is relatively simple, using small or short pots with more granular soil. As long as there is sufficient sunlight, it can bloom continuously from spring to winter without a problem.
5. Xikesi
Xikesi is a variety of cactus, and all the varieties within it have spines. However, they produce large flowers with a strong blooming ability, capable of blooming continuously throughout the year if well cared for. There are many bicolor varieties and some double-petaled varieties that bloom beautifully. Varieties such as the Galaxy series are part of the Xikesi family. If you enjoy keeping them, you can choose a few varieties to grow at home and enjoy continuous blooming.
6. Duangmaowan
Among the affordable and beautifully flowering cacti, Duangmaowan stands out. Duangmaowan has limited flower colors, only pink, white, and pink-white bicolor varieties. Its spines are short and not very prickly, and the ball can grow to over 10 centimeters. It has a very strong blooming ability, and when flowering, it emits a pleasant fragrance. It is quite unique.