The Most Popular Cactus Varieties For Gardeners
The Most Popular Cactus Varieties For Gardeners
There are so many different cactus varieties in the world, that gardening enthusiasts often have a hard time choosing between them when it comes time to plant a cactus garden. If you like flowers, but have no time to tend them, you may appreciate the beauty of one of the flowering varieties. Like things a little easier, there are many cactus varieties that never even need to be watered. Whatever your tastes, there's a type of cactus available to suit your needs. Our experts have tried to bring to you a number of the most popular cacti, so that you will at least have a basic understanding of what's available.
Flowering Cacti
Flowering cacti are by far the most popular cactus varieties. Cactus flowers are often large, beautiful blooms, which would make even the most amazing rose garden blush. A more common type of flowering cactus is the Christmas cactus. This cactus displays beautiful red flowers, and dark green, waxy leaves. These types of cacti are labeled as ‘holiday cacti'.
Holiday cacti, whether Christmas, or Easter; are the most popular cactus varieties for those who like indoor cactus gardens. Requiring very little care, holiday cacti do well in northern homes where they can be exposed to cooler temperatures in the wintertime. The colder temperatures encourage bloom regeneration each year, and will help your cacti to bloom more generously.
Edible Cacti
Other popular cactus varieties are the fruit bearing types. These include the cacti that bear both the prickly pear, as well as the dragon fruit. These cacti are also quite popular in commercial industries, as well as in home gardens. The fruit bearing cactus varieties do require a bit more care than their flower only cousins. If you decide that you want to grow a fruit bearing cactus, it is recommended that you first consult a horticulture expert, who can instruct you about the finer details of caring for these cacti.
Other cactus varieties are tree cacti, as well as the thorn-less varieties. Regardless of which type of cacti you prefer, cacti are a wonderful plant for gardeners of all experience levels. If you prefer to grow an indoor cactus garden, there are several cactus varieties that are considered miniature (some as small as the tip of your finger) that look beautiful in indoor rock gardens.
Talk to an expert at your local home and garden center today, and ask to see the many cactus varieties they carry.