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You NEED a cactus ~ 7 riveting reasons why!

5/28/2019

 
This post contains affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase through my link I make a small commission at no additional cost to yourself. Thank you for being such wonderful and gracious readers. I am truly thankful for you all! ​​​
Oreocereus celsianus “Old Man of the Andes”
Cacti are like all the unique people you know.

Many are tall and thin. Others are short and fat. Some are even bald. And if provoked, all can sting with those prickly spines!

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The spunky shapes, sizes and spines lure me into the cacti world.

Many thanks to Altman Plants for providing the cacti and succulents for this post. Altman Plants are dreamy.

​Now you want to know about the googly eyes. Okay, that's all my mom. Who else is gonna find you goggly eyes with eyelashes? 

But I digress. Pardon all my silliness. 

So saddle up your horses, let's go all wild west today and slash into some cacti facts! 
Echinocereus rigidissimus rubrispinus “Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus”
Echinocereus rigidissimus rubrispinus “Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus”

Just a little bit about Altman Plants before we get started....

I appreciate how Altman Plants sends you a plant even nicer than the one shown in the "stock" images used on their website. Altman Plants do not disappoint.

And they won't be dead in a week either because they are weak plants! 

​So to answer your question; yes...they will survive! 

​Altman Plants sent me a variety of succulents and cacti for my reclaimed driftwood planters last year and those plants are still thriving.

Especially the two cacti! And we've had a very harsh winter. 

The size of the 3.5 inch pots is pretty sweet, too. You are getting a good sized plant  considering just how slow cacti tend to grow!

Located in Vista, California, Altman Plants were shipped straight across the country to Buffalo, NY. Talk about a long journey.

On the day of delivery we were slammed with a massive snow storm. White-out driving conditions. Zero visibility. Frigid temps.

​And the plants arrived in pristine condition. Way to go Altman Plants!  


And kudos to that poor UPS guy who nearly blew away delivering the package. In retrospect, I wish I sent him on his way with a cup of hot cocoa. He earned it! 
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1.) All cactus are succulents & succulents are hot now

All cacti are succulents. But not all spiny succulents are cacti. Feel free to check the veracity of this statement but it is true. 

So you can't use the term cacti and succulent interchangeably. 

Succulents are plants that store water and nutrients in their leaves, stems and even roots. Sixty different plant families boast ties to this succulent group including aloe, haworthia, sedum, sempervivum and cacti. 

Cacti are fleshy plants that store water making them a succulent. But they usually do not have branches or true leaves.

Cactuses ability to retain water helps them survive periods of drought. The spongy tissues of their thick, fleshy stems can hold water during the rainy season. 

It forces the water down into the roots.

So cactus spines are actually modified "leaves" and it is the stalk that performs photosynthesis.
 
But for a succulent to be considered a cactus, the plant must have areoles. 
barrel cactus
barrel cactus

2.) Speaking of those areoles...

Areoles are small, round, cushion-like mounds of plant flesh where spines, hair, leaves, flowers, and more grow from the cactus. Areoles are only present on cacti, not all succulents.

To the human eye, areoles look like a tiny patch of cotton.
The areoles are arranged in clusters separated by areas of spineless skin.  Each areole usually bears multiple spines.

Sometimes these spine clusters are arranged in rows along raised ridges, as in barrel cacti and saguaro. 

A few succulents get mistaken for cacti because they have thorns or spines, but these traits do not automatically qualify a succulent as a cactus.

All cacti have areoles. No other plant besides cacti have areoles. So checking a plant to see whether the plant has areoles is the only real way to distinguish a cactus from other succulents.

The 'Christmas Sleigh' aloe succulent in the below left bottom photo shows great spines but no areoles. Their spines grow directly out of the plant tissue, therefore aloe is not a cactus.

To the bottom right is a 'Hens and Chicks' succulent plant. Again, if you squint, you can see those fun spikes at the tip of the "leaves". No areole though. So not a cactus either.  

The back plant is an echeveria 'Neon Breakers' succulent. Tough to see those spiny spikes but I assure you they exist! But no areoles, so again, not a cactus.  
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So it's the areoles that are the defining feature. Without areoles, the succulent can't be a cactus.

The size of the spines on the areoles vary from species to species but can be as long as 15 cm. Yikes! Don't touch.

Spines help protect the plant from the sun while reducing evaporation. They also provide a multitude of surfaces where dew can condense at night, supplying extra water.  


Spines can even condense moisture in the air so that it drips onto the ground, providing the plant with water. 

Some cactus spines are light in color which help them reflect the most sunlight all the while keeping the plant cool in the desert.

Spines also protect the plant from birds and other predators who only go after the cactus for water! ​
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3.) How do you make cactus plural or it is plural already? 

Cacti is the Latin plural of cactus. Cactuses is the English plural. But most dictionaries give the green light to both spellings so neither is right or wrong. 

Latin is given lots of leeway on biological nomenclature. So Latin plurals are not considered out of place in botany and other scientific fields. 

But are you ready for this one? Like other names of plants, sometimes cactusis can be considered the plural. 

Fungus is like cactus and becomes fungi when made plural. Funguses sounds silly but is also grammatically correct. 

But then again no one says octopi instead of octopuses. And you never hear viri instead of viruses. So why is it cacti instead of cactuses?

It's a matter of preference. And right now the trend is to make it cacti, that's why! So cacti has edged out cactuses as the plural. 
Mammillaria elegans
Mammillaria elegans

4.) All cacti bloom and the blossom is breathtaking! 

When I was researching this article, I thought to myself....could this possibly be true? That all cacti bloom?

Then I had to accept that just because not all my cacti have bloomed doesn't mean they won't bloom or can't bloom. 

​In fact, when I got my order from Altman Plants, the Mammillaria elegans (above photo) was in bloom.

​Blooms do fade quickly, but when another magenta flower emerges on this globular cactus with dense white spines and white wool, your heart will flutter.

I get a new bloom or two nearly every day!

Just below shows off the satiny creamy yellow flowers on a Mammillaria gracilis fragilis, or more aptly named "Thimble cactus."

Tiny globular bodies are densely covered with white radial spines resembling...you guessed it, a thimble. Very sharp too!

Blooming Fast Fact!

Flowers originate from the areoles of the cactus. Usually funnel-shaped with a flaring mouth, most blooms have a large but indefinite number of stamens- often more than 50! 
Mammillaria gracilis fragilis
Mammillaria gracilis fragilis "Thimble Cactus"
When I acquired a 'Rose Quartz' "Peanut Cactus" (shown in the below photo) I had no idea it would bloom for me. So when five blooms appeared one day as shown in the below photo, I nearly fainted with joy.

Magnificent, bright red blooms with feminine petals will steal the show. 

​Overall the blooms are short-lived, but when they appear you feel like you won the lottery. And if you think I'm referring to the lottery that I never play you would be correct.

But it is the colors of the flowers that will boggle your mind the most. Bright reds, yellows and pinks burst in size. Many are humongous in comparison to the size of the plant making the display that more eye-popping!

It's possible for some cactus flowers to bloom for a few days, but in my experience most come and go within a 24 hour period passing their prime. 

Other cacti bloom only at night and these nocturnal special get pollinated by bats (eek)  and other nocturnal insects and animals.
'Rose Quartz'
'Rose Quartz' "Peanut Cactus"

5.) The real deal on water & cacti

The natural water reservoir is the most famous feature of the cactus plant. I read that a cactus devotes over 90% of its inside body parts to handling, circulating and building up supplies of water. Whoa. 

As a kid, I  still have all these memories of cacti in cartoons getting slashed open and the hero being miraculously saved by drinking the water within.

And while it's true this fluid has saved several lives of a few individuals in dire, desert regions, it's a thick substance; not clear.

Just like those old wild west movies, the hero gains access to the liquid by scratching the cactus or creating a hole with a handy ax. The water gushes out! Nope. Not reality.

But due to the way cacti carry out photosynthesis,  the water in a cactus is generally not potable. Moisture within the pulp of a cactus is acidic and many cacti contain toxic alkaloids.
Echinocereus rigidissimus rubrispinus “Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus”
Oreocereus celsianus “Old Man of the Andes” & Echinocereus rigidissimus rubrispinus “Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus”
So if you find yourself stranded in the desert without water, drinking the cactus water may save your life but it could also make you sick and cause additional dehydration, and that alone will kill you.

​Stick with your coconut water! 

"Old Man of the Andes" hysterical Fast Fact

Groom woolly hairs on your "Old Man of the Andes" cactus like you would your own! Providing that you have wooly hair to groom.

​When hair becomes matted, carefully "shampoo" it in weak, soapy water (not detergent) solution and rinse thoroughly, combing out any excess soap.

Maybe while shampooing you could provide your senior citizen cactus  the latest AARP edition for a little distraction? Just saying.... 
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6.) Cacti are literally showing their spunky, spiny selves everywhere! 

Clothing, cupcakes, cards and on all the covers of magazines....we are being bombarded with cacti. And why not?

It's the year of the cactus. Time for the spine to shine. 

While feverishly checking out at the grocery store this week, the cupcakes featured on a magazine cover distracted me and contributed to my tying up the line.

Not to mention the succulent/cacti Valentine's Day card my mom sent me. Not throwing that one away!

​My son's clothes. Yep. They have cacti on them! Wild little man. 

​Cacti salt and pepper shakers? Tell me you have a set! 

And surely you have seen all the cacti bedding? As long as the sheets don't come with thorns attached, I'm all in! 

You want to ride this trend while it's hot, hot, hot. 

​And please don't tell me that you've never sampled cactus candy? Okay, how about cactus jelly? 
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7.) Long live the cactus!

If treated right, cactus can live anywhere from decades to well over 300 years. So you better have a name in mind in your will! Who gets you cacti plants?

​To encourage more blooms, you need to foster periods of blossom and rest in your cactus.

In its growing phase, the cactus wants direct sunlight, high temps, high humidity, and proper watering for growth to occur.

​When in dormancy, keep cacti in a place with lower temperature and humidity and water no more than once a week. Likely less!

Your basement is actually a good spot in winter providing you have one and it doesn't get too cold (50-55 degrees.)  

Tallest cactus? 66 feet. Shortest cactus? One centimeter.

You want the truth? I don't care how black you think your thumb is: anyone can grow a cactus as long as you don't overwater it.

Depending on where you live, they can be grown indoors or out. I grow mine indoors and let them bask in the summer sun when May hits all through September on my patio. 
Oreocereus celsianus “Old Man of the Andes”
Oreocereus celsianus “Old Man of the Andes”

Silly cactus story...

So I was with the family looking at stoves at one of those big-box mega stores. Stoves are boring so I made my way to the garden section to check out the cactus plants.

And what did I and my youngest daughter discover? Huge blooms on almost every single plant. 

Suspicion sets in and proves correct. Closer inspection reveals these flowers have been glued on. Not too artfully either! The chunky glue made the flowers look so fake. 

This practice could seriously damage the cacti plants causing them to die a *slow and painful* death. 

Why....oh why? 

Buyer beware. Many authorities on the topic state that you can tell the difference between "real" and "fake" flowers because dried cactus flowers are papery; real cactus flowers are soft.

​Again, not so true. My Mammillaria elegans hot pink flowers are quite papery; they totally seem fake. To the touch, they feel like statice. 

Yet real and stunningly splendid they are! 
Espostoa melanostele “Peruvian Old Lady”
Espostoa melanostele “Peruvian Old Lady”
The "Peruvian Old Lady" is a unique and interesting cactus. Aptly named, this cactus appears to be covered in gray hair, but underneath it all are some very stiff thorns!

Since I'm growing my "Peruvian Old Lady" cactus indoors, I can only expect it to grow about 10 inches in a ten year period. But if grown in the wild, some can grow 7 feet tall.

The nocturnal, white flowers are rare and stretch about two inches wide.  Berry-like fruits are produced with edible dull black seeds inside. Who's hungry? 

Do you grow cacti?

114 Comments
Christine @ Run Plant Based link
5/29/2019 09:38:31 am

I love this post, so much great information. Cacti are such a great option for this area, trying to talk hubby into adding to our backyard. Thanks!

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Deborah Beyer
6/6/2019 12:43:38 am

This is such a cute blog! I actually killed a cactus that was gifted to me many years ago by some coworkers. In my defense, I was on a leave of absence to care for my terminally ill mom, and had no time to care for it.

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Kathleen Backowski
6/6/2019 01:46:14 pm

I wanna make all of these!!

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Tandy | Lavender and Lime link
5/30/2019 02:45:30 am

I have a cactus in my bathroom that is amazing. It is 19 years old and requires very little TLC. Last month I bought a cacti garden instead of flowers for my guest bedroom. Hopefully they last just as long :)

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Tammy Schiff
5/31/2019 10:10:07 am

I love cactus! They are one of the few plants I don't kill! My husband is the one with a green thumb. I love how cute these are! Now I want to add more to my home.

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Chris Civitello
6/3/2019 07:28:58 pm

Love this article!have grown cactus in the past!
I need to get back into growing cactus

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Jennifer Phillips
6/4/2019 12:11:54 am

I love cacti, but for plant that is supposed to be easy to care for, I am horrible with them

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Mark Pagan
6/4/2019 11:00:23 am

Do I raise cacti? Nah, I succ at succulents. #SorryNotSorry

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Janice Pittenger
6/4/2019 11:07:33 am

I can kill any plant including cacti.

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Rachel Mertz
6/4/2019 11:14:00 am

I love the cute little eyes that you put on your cacti. What a fun idea!

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Dana Rodriguez
6/4/2019 11:24:38 am

A lot of great information in this post. I like cactus too!

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Susan L Craig
6/4/2019 11:32:53 am

So many colors! You might have changed my mine about cacti

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bernardina sims
6/4/2019 11:35:06 am

I totally love the hammock, so pretty!

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Judith Watson
6/4/2019 11:36:45 am

Wow, a lot of great and useful information on cacti and succulents. I live in apartment now, I might try some cactus!

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Darla Peduzzi
6/4/2019 12:32:24 pm

Thanks for the great info. I haven't had cactus plants for awhile, but think I need some.

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Phyllis Huebbe
6/4/2019 12:34:26 pm

I'm so bad with plants I can't even have cacti!

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Itzel M.
6/4/2019 12:48:07 pm

I just started planting cactus at home! I am so excited to see how it progresses.

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Young M
6/4/2019 12:48:40 pm

I love cacti. Easy to take care of, but also a pretty indoor plant. They make good gifts too.

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Melinda Berlin
6/4/2019 12:50:30 pm

Those are adorable!

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Sandra Dufoe
6/4/2019 12:53:53 pm

I don't have much of a green thumb so these might work for me.

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Donna L Holder
6/4/2019 01:30:10 pm

these are so beautiful

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Dave Taube
6/4/2019 01:40:08 pm

Thanks so much for the informative article. I learned a LOT about cacti!

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Raven
6/4/2019 01:43:09 pm

Very nice informative blog about cactuses thank you for sharing

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Linda Davidson
6/4/2019 01:47:00 pm

Great article, don't see many cactus anymore.

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jeanette sheets
6/4/2019 01:48:23 pm

how cute with the little eyes i love cactus ,but never have i tried to grow them ,this inspires me to want to try thanks for sharing

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Jamie L Grimes
6/4/2019 01:52:09 pm

My friend have me a mini cactus for my birthday and I have a ton of succulents.

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Cynthia Megill
6/4/2019 01:57:40 pm

What great info about cacti, I love Christmas Cactus

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Rebecca Bartlett
6/4/2019 02:11:33 pm

I didn't realize all cacti bloom that really makes me want to get some now. I love hens and chicks my Mom always had a tire full of them and I remember some of them having flowers on them. I love the wiggly eyes on the cacti I will be doing this when I get some.

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CHERYL EVERITT
6/4/2019 02:38:24 pm

I have always been afraid of succulents, but with this information I think I will try.

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Connie Gruning
6/4/2019 02:45:20 pm

I love the idea of googlie eyes on the cactus. You have some really lovely cactus.

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Natalie
6/4/2019 03:33:44 pm

These would look great near my succulents! I like that they are easy to take care of!

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Ronnell Storie
6/4/2019 04:22:09 pm

They can be pretty. They are not for me. I've been stuck by them too many times. Good article!

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Sandra McFadden
6/4/2019 04:29:11 pm

I love Cacti and Succulents I am moving to Northern Mississippi soon and will be able to have my wonderful plants they don't do well here in Wisconsin during the winters..........

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Sandy Klocinski
6/4/2019 05:07:56 pm

Awesome Post! I love that cacti require so little care. The little faces are adorable!

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Melton C McKinney
6/4/2019 05:38:34 pm

I tried too grow cacti but sadly they all died.
I guess I don't have a green thumb.

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Mary Dailey
6/4/2019 06:16:58 pm

They are too stinkin' cute. I have to make one!

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Patricia Biggar
6/4/2019 07:28:07 pm

I never really considered getting cacti for my condo, but I think I will now! Nice article, very informative. I love the ones with the googly eyes!

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Trish F
6/4/2019 11:20:24 pm

A very informative article, many things I didn't know about cacti. I must admit they were never one of my favorites, my husband likes to collect them though. We've never had any bloom, maybe if his bloomed, I would like them more.

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April Brown
6/5/2019 12:18:56 am

I love the cactus. I try growing them but I don't have much luck.

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Cheryl Free
6/5/2019 01:03:02 am

I like cacti.

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Tamatha Hunter
6/5/2019 03:54:22 am

Too cute, thanks for all the good info

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Betsy Pauzauskie
6/5/2019 08:53:00 am

Your Rose Quartz Peanut Cactus blooms are so stunning that I want to base all future cacti purchases on the size & color of blooms, in addition to characteristics such as visual appeal &/or size at maturity. Thanks for this educational and interesting article!

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Alexa K
6/5/2019 11:29:06 am

I would love to grow cacti! With all your useful information I’ll be able to.

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Janell Goode
6/5/2019 11:48:02 am

great info

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Russell Moore
6/5/2019 12:19:01 pm

Right now, I have cactus roses blooming outside. Beautiful.

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Beth Hern
6/5/2019 01:03:43 pm

I always remember my grandmother have many cactus. Shes always had a green thumb and hoping I can as well.

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RICHARD SKUSE
6/5/2019 01:50:47 pm

need to get back into growing cactus

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Jaye Smith
6/5/2019 08:50:37 pm

My mom grew cacti but i don't. My department just hosted an event and one of our staff did centerpieces of cacti, attendees were just over the moon about the cacti and varieties.

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Patricia Hodkinson
6/5/2019 09:48:48 pm

Your cactus are very creative.

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Timmy
6/5/2019 11:52:05 pm

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT CACTI, BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK!

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Michael Coovert
6/5/2019 11:55:10 pm

I have loved cacti ever since I was a young boy.

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Angela Rosa
6/6/2019 09:43:52 am

I love this. Thanks for sharing!

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Tammy Liscio
6/7/2019 03:08:09 pm

I knew absolutely nothing about them! So much information!

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stephanie escobar
6/7/2019 03:08:36 pm

I wanna grow them

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Allison Theys
6/7/2019 03:09:27 pm

So neat!

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Maureen Blatz
6/7/2019 03:46:45 pm

I love the red catus

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Melissa Combrink
6/7/2019 05:38:32 pm

Never so much about cacti.

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Cathy McInturff link
6/8/2019 01:08:24 am

I do have some cacti that seem to thrive in a bowl!

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Morrow Long link
6/8/2019 01:08:34 am

Great looking funny faces on cacti!!!

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ELIZABETH KRILL
6/8/2019 01:10:21 am

Cactus and succulents come in some many forms and sizes making it hard to choose which ones to have.

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Michelle C
6/9/2019 09:20:07 am

We've had pretty good luck growing cacti inside. I've also seen some really cute products with cactus on them lately!

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Taylor Campbell
6/9/2019 10:46:41 pm

Succulents are so trendy and fun right now! Plus it's pretty hard to kill a cactus!

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Heather K. Hollands
6/11/2019 09:48:58 am

These are cute. My dad has a cactus that is blooming maybe? Or at least it has some growths that make it look like somebody should put pants on it. lol.

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danielle s
6/11/2019 12:14:52 pm

I love the eyes!

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Sandy Weinstein
6/11/2019 05:11:13 pm

very cute, i have some on my porch but dont really keep in the house because of the dogs.

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Dorothy Spackman
6/11/2019 08:24:38 pm

cute and fun!

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brittnee
6/11/2019 10:56:29 pm

beautiful cacti and love the flowers!!

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Dana Matthews
6/12/2019 08:57:54 am

This makes me want to get some cactus plants. They are so pretty and I love the blooming ones!

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Joanna
6/12/2019 04:18:17 pm

I grow several cacti in my sunny southern window in the Winter time. They are really easy plants. I find them very interesting with their different forms.

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cassandra register
6/12/2019 08:05:12 pm

This is so wonderful!

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Cassandra D
6/13/2019 05:28:44 pm

Yes, I have a cactus.

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Rajee Pandi
6/14/2019 03:13:00 am

Love these cute plants. So hard for me to grow as it is already died.

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Maureen K
6/14/2019 10:54:21 am

Love cacti, very little maintenance needed for them to flourish.

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Gina N.
6/14/2019 01:07:10 pm

This is such a cute and fun idea.

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Kowanda
6/14/2019 06:03:20 pm

I can’t believe there is a cactus that has hair you have to take care of! You provide so much information and in a fun and interesting way. Thanks!

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Dandi Daffyhill
6/15/2019 08:07:43 am

These look amazing and I'd love to get some for our home!

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Lula Ruger
6/15/2019 10:32:26 am

I love cactus ! The succulent gardens are so fun to make . I have made a few and think they would make great gifts . Thanks for all of the info ....very useful

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Corene H.
6/15/2019 10:45:32 am

Cactus are really an interesting plant. Who knew there were so many kinds! Thanks for all the info!

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Carol Yemola
6/15/2019 10:50:16 am

I love cactus! I started several from seed a long time ago.

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Alex Montana
6/15/2019 01:56:41 pm

Cacti are so much fun to collect and grow...so many different ones.

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Karen May
6/15/2019 03:46:39 pm

Cacti are spunky.

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Tracy Suzanne DeLoach
6/16/2019 02:13:54 am

There is so much more to cacti than you would think. Loved seeing all the photos. :)

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Richard Hicks
6/16/2019 05:32:25 am

I have loved them since I was a child!

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Theresa Jenkins
6/17/2019 10:59:51 am

looks like something fun to do with the grandkids!!!!!!

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susan hartman
6/18/2019 01:12:19 am

I love plants and have quite a few cacti and succulents. I did not realize that cactus are part of the succulent family.

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ellen beck
6/20/2019 07:22:48 pm

I adore all plants. I have to admit never having had much luck with cactus though. I think I allow them to get too cold in the winter.

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donna porter
6/21/2019 01:07:48 am

I have a few cacti in my home and my mom has a beautiful cactus garden. They are so beautiful and I can actually keep them alive...LOL

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avigale deguzman
6/23/2019 03:38:55 pm

I super love it!

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Jennifer Addleman
6/24/2019 10:49:16 pm

Cute. I love plants!

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Katherine Kavouris
6/25/2019 04:41:27 am

Last week at the local library we painted terra cotta pots and brought home a cactus plant. So cute, I love it, and will have to order more.

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Ed Jarosz
6/25/2019 09:02:44 am

The cactus is a plant anyone can take care of.

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Donna Evans
6/27/2019 09:15:16 am

I am going to make these with my frandsons.

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Tammy Kennedy
6/29/2019 04:33:22 pm

I remember when my grandson was about a year old he was visiting
other grandparents who had by their porch steps a cactus garden
He was barefoot and stepped off step right into the cactus plants
poor child my daughter was picking out the cactus prickers for days

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Naomi P
7/1/2019 12:38:00 pm

Love this post

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Buddy Garrett
7/2/2019 08:11:21 am

Thanks for the very informative post. I love cacti.

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Brandon Sparks
7/2/2019 11:50:16 am

Wow! So much stuff I didn't know. Thanks for all the great info.

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Lauren U
7/2/2019 11:55:46 am

The first plant I ever cared for on my own was a cactus.

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Dawn Jozwiak
7/2/2019 07:01:16 pm

Adorable! I grew up in Arizona, and live in Oregon. Maybe a cactus would remind me of home

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Eileen Boyce
7/3/2019 12:55:19 am

I've had 2 cacti plants for over 20 years. THANKS

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Gloria Patterson
7/5/2019 12:34:49 pm

This is so cute! I did learn about the differences between the two. But have to say the EYES were the best. Going to share this with my friend who has a lot of cactus and they need eyes

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Geri C
7/8/2019 06:01:08 pm

I love when they flower - it would be like winning the lottery!

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Sharon
7/14/2019 04:07:28 pm

Love succulents! They're just happy little things, and so not fussy like so many plants.

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Rena Walter
7/15/2019 09:38:27 am

No, I don't grow cacti.

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Paula Adams
7/17/2019 06:33:56 pm

I'm a big succulent gardener and have recently added 3 small cacti to a small rectangle-size planter. So far so good though no flowers yet. Lots of good info and ideas above. My next goal is to continue adding cactus to the garden and try to get some flowers!

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Jenifer Greenwell
7/19/2019 11:26:16 am

I love this post! I use a strawberry planter for my cacti and it's gets more beautiful every day!

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Michael Rockwell
7/20/2019 11:00:52 am

Not a big fan of cactus - a bit too prickly!

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Audrey Stewart
7/21/2019 01:49:07 pm

I don't have cacti because I have so many cats.

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Julieh
7/21/2019 02:48:09 pm

The cacti are so cute

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Kathleen Ellis
7/21/2019 11:06:50 pm

I have a couple hundred succulents right now and have been wanting to add some cacti to the group!! Had no clue the spines help collect dew/water! The blooming is the motivation for me to get some thanks!!!

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Sokha Nop
7/22/2019 04:08:28 am

Haven't had one yet

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Lisa Lawton
7/22/2019 11:33:33 am

I love the idea of putting little eyes on them! And I love the ones that flower!

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marilyn orsini nuovo
7/22/2019 11:36:29 am

this is so awesome love it different

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Emily Miller
7/22/2019 11:37:03 am

I love cactuses!

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Krista Kozlowski
7/22/2019 11:45:04 am

Thank you for all the helpful information on cacti.i don't grow them.but maybe I will here soon.

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