Cactus is usually seen as an ornamental plant. Due to variations of this plant, we can see them everywhere. Most of them grow in places where there is less water. Cacti all fall under the succulent category, but not all succulents are technically cacti. Cactus plants, or cacti, are enjoying a resurgence in popularity. They come in a staggering variety of shapes, sizes, and textures but many also flower. Slow growing, cacti are perfect for potting up and leaving, and they need very little watering – they make the perfect, low-maintenance house plant.
Cactus plants are perfectly adapted to live in the intense heat and harsh environment of the desert, so they’re more than capable of surviving the warm and dry conditions of a centrally heated home. They do best in a light, airy spot that’s warm but not too hot – around 18°C is ideal. Some can be moved outside in summer for a bit of extra light. To encourage flowers to form you’ll need to mimic a desert drought, followed by rains. Most cacti will flower in summer if you stop watering in autumn and through winter, and then start watering again from spring onwards.
