Common Cactus Species

The Cereus peruvianus is perhaps the most popular variety of cacti. This catchall species is sometimes used to classify cacti of unknown origins. The Cereus pervianus typically has pink or white flowers and is often used as a large landscape cutting. The Gymocalycium cultivars is really two combined cacti. The cacti's upper half is bright and red, largely due to the fact that it lacks any and all chlorophyll. Due to this feature, it needs to attach to another plant; the green stalklike Hylocereus plays this role and provides the red upper half with resources. The Echinopsis chameacereus is similar to the gymocalycium; it lacks chlorophyll as well, which results in a bright yellow upper half.

Nearly all blue cacti are of the species Pilosocereus pachycladus. The blue cacti is quite easy to grow, making it a common variety found in cultivating gardens. The cacti is typically a foot tall or shorter. The oddball Austrocylindropuntia subulata is a small green cactus that resembles a bunch of fingerlike stems covered in warts, like the hand of an aged witch. The plant's odd appearance is the basis for its appeal, but it's also a great option for those who want to grow their cacti collection, as its easy to grow more from a single stem piece. Lastly, the Echinopsis is a hardy species of cactus that produces showy blooms. They have circular and ridgy blooms that make them resemble small fortresses. No matter which cacti you choose, you're in for a low-maintenance plant!p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica}p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px}