Cactus for Beginners: 9 Easy Types to Grow

Bunny Ears Cactus: Opuntia microdasys. Requires bright sunlight, water sparingly. Beware, its cute appearance hides prickly glochids!

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Moon Cactus: Gymnocalycium mihanovichii. Grafted plant with a colorful top! Loves filtered light, water when topsoil's dry.

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Christmas Cactus: Schlumbergera bridgesii. Unlike others, it needs cooler temperatures and indirect light. Blooms around holidays.

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Golden Barrel: Echinocactus grusonii. Sun-loving, slow-growing, and durable. Water sparingly and prepare for stunning yellow flowers.

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Prickly Pear: Opuntia. It can handle heat and drought, but beware of its sharp spines. Bonus: it produces edible fruits."

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Star Cactus: Astrophytum asterias. Minimal watering needs and loves sunlight. It's endangered in the wild but can be grown at home.

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Fairy Castle Cactus: Acanthocereus tetragonus. Perfect for beginners, it grows slowly and needs minimal watering.

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Saguaro: Carnegiea gigantea. It can grow quite large, but very slowly. Give it plenty of sunlight and water sparingly.

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Fishbone Cactus: Epiphyllum anguliger. A unique, leaf-like cactus that grows well indoors with indirect sunlight.

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Embrace the joy of growing these beginner-friendly cacti. They'll add an exotic touch to your garden or home interior!

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