These popular houseplants are called pincushion cacti because of their compact, rounded, spiny appearance. Specimens grow singly or in clusters, with many developing showy, colorful flowers.
One thing to note is that most cacti grow extremely slowly, maybe an inch per year. They also take years and years to grow from seed, so buy a plant to enjoy now, rather than trying to start seeds ...
One thing to note is that most cacti grow extremely slowly, maybe an inch per year. They also take years and years to grow from seed, so buy a plant to enjoy now, rather than trying to start seeds ...
However, as cacti thorns cannot differentiate between friends and foes (and, least of all, your furry friends), you must be careful about their location and size. Best pop these thorny plants around ...
Mexican fencepost cactuses are most commonly grown outside, but did you know this spiky, upright plant can also thrive indoors? Here's how to care for it.