Cacti

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to bright, direct light
• South or west-facing windows are ideal
• Some species can tolerate partial sun indoors, but most need strong light to thrive

Bloom Time:

• Varies by species; often bloom in spring or summer
• Some (like holiday cacti) bloom in winter
• Requires ideal light and conditions to flower indoors

Size:

Height: 2 inches to over 6 feet, depending on species and age
Width: 2 inches to several feet wide

Attributes:

• Sculptural shapes: globular, columnar, or sprawling
• Spines can be fine or large, in a wide range of colors
• Many are slow-growing
• Some produce stunning flowers in pink, red, white, yellow, or orange
• Excellent for minimalist and modern indoor designs
• Drought-tolerant and long-lived

Care Tips:

• Water: Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings; water deeply and infrequently
• Light: Needs at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight per day
• Soil: Use cactus/succulent mix with excellent drainage
• Temperature: Prefers 65–85°F; protect from frost and drafts
• Humidity: Low humidity preferred
• Fertilizer: Light feeding with cactus fertilizer during spring and summer