Try Artificial Cactus In Deference To Your Black Thumb
Try Artificial Cactus In Deference To Your Black Thumb
Does the décor in your home just beg for some cacti to complete the overall ambience you are trying to achieve but you have a black thumb and can't even grow mold? You can try displaying artificial cactus instead and the best news is that you cannot kill it with your black thumb! There is very realistic artificial cactus available in stores these days that will prompt you to touch the spines just to make sure that they are not real.
Reasons To Go Fake
The obvious reason to get artificial cactus is that you are not good with live plants. But did you know that there are even more reasons? First of all, with artificial cactus, you have a ton of options to choose from in terms of size, shape, colors and varieties. Many times, there are cacti that are quite attractive but could never really flourish in a home or in your climate. With an artificial cactus, you can still have those impossible to grow varieties!
Tall saguaro, column cactus, various types of Mexican cactai and even prickly pear are all possibilities when it comes to your artificial cactus options. These varieties are great for large decorative displays in the corner of your home, on a patio or even the front porch. Barrel cactus, agave, finger cactus, Christmas cactus, moon cactus and much more are perfect for smaller displays such as table tops, desks and window boxes.
The Benefits Of Going Fake
Cacti have quite delicate constitutions when it comes to transplanting from one pot to another; plus the upkeep differs for each one, making it confusing to keep the details straight. However with artificial cactus, all you have to do is display it in a pretty container of your choosing and you are done. Unlike the real thing which does not like drafty areas caused by your central heating and air conditioning unit, you can place your artificial cacti anywhere without hurting it.
Another reason for going with artificial cactus is that you do not have to worry about the spines drawing blood or worse, cause an infection from a spine prick. In addition, unlike real cactus which can draw bugs or even disease, the most dangerous thing your artificial cactus will encounter is dust.
Caring Instructions
If your artificial cactus is rubberized or plastic, then you can simply use a garden hose to wash the dust off and perhaps even use a light brush and a little soap too. Always test a small portion to ensure that soap and water or brushing will not rub off the color of the artificial cactus. There are some varieties which are paper based so you must not come anywhere near it with anything wet. Instead, use a feather duster to brush off the dust instead.