![]() ![]() After some time, the green part will not be able to support the colorful top, and the colorful part will die. The top part has no chlorophyll and cannot survive on its own, so it leeches nutrients from the green part below. Sometimes these cultivars will flower indoors. These guys grow well in bright indirect light and stay pretty small. ![]() This top part is actually another cactus grafted onto the green base. These plants, commonly found at Lowe’s or Home Depot, have a green base and a brightly colored, spiky top part. However, these plants won’t flower too well indoors. They stay pretty small, and they do best with a little bit of direct light and some indirect light. They will bloom indoors if conditions are right, but they have a tendency to get kind of big, so you may need to cut them back occasionally.īiznaga Partida Mocha ( Coryphantha retusa) They can tolerate temperatures down to about 50 Fahrenheit, and they need full sun to partial shade, so they’ll do great in a south-facing window (east and west-facing windows work, too). This plant has been on my windowsill for a while now and absolutely loves it. Here are my top picks for indoor cacti and succulents: I've found that cacti are better suited for indoor life than most succulents. Some plants are better suited for indoor life than others, and the same goes for cacti and succulents (C&S). The most common cause of cactus or succulent death is actually overwatering! We’ll talk about why later on. All you need to do is check on them and give them water about twice a month - and that’s it! These are plants that grow in some of the harshest climates in the world, and they therefore are pretty hard to kill. Most succulents and cacti are pretty easy to grow indoors because they thrive on neglect. Cacti are succulents, too, except they store water only in their specialized stems, and they have no leaves. ![]() Succulents are plants that store water in their specialized stems and leaves. Check if the soil is dry before each watering.īest tip is to stick your thumb in the soil and check for moisture.ĭirect sunlight for prolonged periods can cause sunburn (not good).A beginner's guide to growing cacti and succulents indoors.Ĭongratulations! You have entered (or are interested in) the wonderful world of indoor gardening. Make sure to soak plant with water when soil is completely dry. A little bit of sun and water will pucker these beauties right back up again! * * * Please also note that plants may sometimes look a bit withered after being shipped. If you are unsatisfied with how your order arrived, message us! We’ll be happy to help you get this fixed right away! * * * Please be aware that once an order is in the hands of the mail carrier, it is out of our control if anything happens during shipment. Our paper packaging allows the plants to breathe during their travel!Ĭare instructions will be provided with plant. The plant will be carefully wrapped and nested in crinkle paper so that any shock to the packaging can be absorbed and remain safe. You will receive a plant similar to the ones in the photos. Easter lily cactus, Echinopsis subdenudata, domino cactus, Sand-dollar cactus, Astrophytum asterias in a 4 inch pot ![]()
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