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About Cactus Plants
With nearly 2,000 species, cactus plants are beloved by collectors for their wide range of shapes and colors. The word cactus is derived from the latin word káktos which means spiny plant. For years, cactus plants have been a popular water wise alternative for many homes and yards in the United States.
Crazy Shapes & Prickly Spines
Cactus
Live Cactus plants run the gamut in terms of their unique shapes and textures. The most recognizable shapes in your order will be:
- Round barrels with precise rows of prickly spines encircling the whole
- Elongated columns that typically stand short, yet ever-so-straight
- Jointed limbs that erratically reach outward and skyward.
In addition to shape, cacti have two types of textures. Some cacti are smooth and waxy, while others ribbed and bumpy. Juxtaposing these textures makes for an amazing garden.
- Prickly Spines
- Crazy Shapes
- Low Maintenance
- Water Wise
- High-Quality
Ways to Use Your Cactus Plants
Create An Arrangement
Planting a cactus garden or arrangement is the perfect activity to get hands-on with nature, get a bit dirty, and create something beautiful. Throw a cactus arrangement party by purchasing our fully rooted live cactus plants and planting beautiful combinations that are unique and special to you.
Baby Showers, Wedding Favors, and Other Events
Live cactus plants make valued gifts and guest favors. Cactus typically need minimal watering and care, so they can be prepared weeks in advance. Whether you set one at each place setting or arrange them creatively on a table near the exit, they’ll serve as decoration until the last guest departs with his or her "gift to go."
Fascination and Captivation
The world of cactus plants can add a world of enchantment to an already established landscape. Cactus plants deliver the quaint, and downright quirky characteristics of nature that are hard to fathom, but easy to love. They can add interest and depth to the landscape, as well as critical contrasts and crazy colors.
Water Wise Gardening/Landscaping
In the landscape, cactus plants provide ornamental interest, hamper weed growth, border beds, and prevent erosion, all while using minimal water. As water-retainers, they survive arid conditions, hot temperatures, and sandy soils where other plant species don’t have a chance. In containers, they are easy-to-grow perennials that enhance patios and decks.
How to Care for Cactus Plants
Water Sparingly
Cactus only need to be watered once every two weeks. Simply touch the soil. If the soil is dry, completely drench the soil. After, wait for the soil to dry out again and repeat!
Place in Proper Lighting
Place your live cactus plant in sunlight or bright shade for at least 50% of the day. Your cactus plants can be placed in direct sunlight, but must first be acclimated by moving from direct sunlight to bright shade for half the day.
Notes on Temperature
Live cactus plants cannot survive in temperatures below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Other than this, cactus are incredibly resilient plants that can grow and thrive in a wide range of conditions.
Fertilizing
It is not necessary, but to ensure your cactus are as hardy as possible utilize a half- strength general fertilizer once a month. Even though you can use fertilizer, be careful with it. Using too much will cause your cactus to get stretched.
Why Choose Succulent Market
High-Quality Cacti
We want you to only receive the best cactus. For over 50 years we have perfected our ability to grow the most lively and hardy cactus. We have also taken the time to select cactus that will develop the craziest shapes and strongest roots.
Family Run Farm
Succulent Market is a third-generation cactus & succulent farm. in 1966 Hans and Gretel Britsch immigrated to the United States from Switzerland and started Western Cactus Growers. Their son Thomas Britsch joined the business in the 1980s and grew Western Cactus into a respected wholesale operation. Thomas's son Nico Britsch joined the family business in 2020 and started Succulent Market with the mission to make his family's plants more accessible to the public through e-commerce and drop-shipping.
Grower Direct
We select your cactus from our greenhouse the same day we prepare your order. This means that you will receive cactus that are more lively and hardy because we prepare them directly from greenhouse.
Live Better
Live cactus plants are perfect for indoor décor. Get lost in nature by bringing in cactus plants, spend stressful parts of your day admiring their amazing shapes and prickly spines.
Breathe Better
Cactus plants are able to increase the oxygen levels in your home and remove volatile organic compounds that can be found indoors (Claudio, Luz. "Planting Healthier Indoor Air" 1 Oct. 2011.). During photosynthesis, cactus plants absorb carbon dioxide/VOC's and release fresh oxygen into the surrounding environment. This makes live cactus plants the perfect indoor plant because they are low maintenance and also spread fresh air throughout your surroundings.
Feel Better
Studies have shown that live cactus plants reduce stress and anxiety (Meredith, Genevive. "Minimum Time Dose in Nature to Positively Impact the Mental Health of College Aged Students" 14 Jan. 2020). This means cactus plants will make the perfect addition to your home or garden because they will promote positivity and bliss.
Perform Better
Studies have shown that live cactus plants boost concentration and productivity (Meredith, Genevive. "Minimum Time Dose in Nature to Positively Impact the Mental Health of College Aged Students" 14 Jan. 2020). This makes live cactus plants the ideal addition to your workplace perfect for any desk or workstation.
Michael Patten
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
Love these! So cute…they will make great gifts. Thank you!
KaTiPo
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025
They came fast, packed well, and are beautiful. Thank you! Blooms less than a month after arriving on one of them also 🥰
Daniel Burriss
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025
Arrived faster than expected. Packaged perfectly. Excellent variety.
JustSomeDude
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
They traveled across the country and arrived healthy and in great shape. They came very well packed and the dirt and the plants were still in the pots surprisingly. One cactus is even blooming. Highly recommend this seller.
Ragdoll
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024
These little cactus are gorgeous! Much bigger and healthier than I expected. I'm so excited about them that I am ordering some of their succulents in hopes that they will be just as stunning. I got six different cactus and all are healthy. Definitely recommend this seller if you're looking for a great product and a good value. A+
DClos
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024
Arrived healthy and adapted right away. Very pleased.
69 KingA
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024
Healthy specimens!!
Sticks
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
There plants one was dead on arrival.
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