What types of cacti are beautiful
This article introduces several beautiful cacti and reviews five high-end cacti with great appearance and basic care knowledge. Let's follow the editor to check out the details!
Cacti are a very common type of potted plant in daily life, with a wide variety of species and simple maintenance, making them a perennially popular flower variety. The native habitat of cacti is mainly in desert areas, which has given them super strong drought resistance, able to survive without water for one or two months, making them especially suitable for lazy people to care for. Different species have their unique shapes, which are very interesting. Below are five common high-end cacti for everyone to enjoy:
1. Dragon Tree Cactus
Dragon Tree Cactus is a variety of the Cereus genus in the cactus family. Normal columnar cacti tend to branch out a lot during growth, and unlike ordinary flowers, cacti are generally not pruned. Too many branches can easily make the overall plant look disheveled and reduce its ornamental value. Dragon Tree Cactus is very different; it usually does not have too many branches and prefers to grow taller. Dragon Tree Cactus can grow to 3 to 5 meters in height, making it look very impressive when placed in a home.
2. Golden Barrel Cactus
I doubt there is anyone who doesn't recognize the Golden Barrel Cactus, a variety that has been introduced to China for decades. The first cactus I ever cared for was this variety, and it is still commonly seen as seedlings at street-side flower stalls.
The Golden Barrel Cactus has a green body, but it is covered with golden spines, making it very beautiful. As the plant ages, the body can grow to be very large, earning it the title of the "giant among cacti."
3. Yellow毛发 Cactus
What types of cacti are beautiful
Yellow毛发 Cactus is often seen in the small potted plant section when visiting the flower market. Its stem is flat, resembling a green cushion, with small yellow dots that are its spines. Unlike other cacti, the spines of Yellow毛发 Cactus have退化 into small dots, which basically won't hurt people, and the plant is矮小, requiring a small pot to grow, making it a perfect gift for others.
4. Monkey Tail Cactus
Monkey Tail Cactus is a pendant, succulent flower of the columnar cactus family that has become very popular in recent years. Its plant is covered with thin and long white bristles, resembling a monkey's tail, giving it a very cute appearance and thus named "Monkey Tail Cactus." The "tails" of Monkey Tail Cactus will grow longer and longer, especially suitable for hanging pots. In the summer, it will also bloom beautiful magenta flowers, making it highly ornamental.
5. Silver Finger Cactus