Cactus Plants Live – Small Assorted 2-Inch Cactus Plants – Fully Rooted Potted Cactus Plants – Live Cactus Plant Set (12)

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Product description Crazy Shapes & Prickly Spines About Cactus Plants With nearly 2,000 species, cactus plants are beloved by collectors for their wide range of shapes and colors. The word cactus is derived from the latin word káktos which means spiny plant. For years, cactus plants have been a popular water wise alternative for many homes and yards in the United States. Cactus Live Cactus plants run the gamut in terms of their unique shapes and textures. The most recognizable shapes in your order will be Round barrels with precise rows of prickly spines encircling the whole Elongated columns that typically stand short, yet ever-so-straight Jointed limbs that erratically reach outward and skyward. In addition to shape, cacti have two types of textures. S ome cacti are smooth and waxy, while others ribbed and bumpy. Juxtaposing these textures makes for an amazing garden. Prickly Spines Crazy Shapes Low Maintenance Water Wise High-Quality Ways to Use Your Cactus Plants Create An Arrangement Planting a cactus garden or arrangement is the perfect activity to get hands-on with nature, get a bit dirty, and create something beautiful. Throw a cactus arrangement party by purchasing our fully rooted live cactus plants and planting beautiful combinations that are unique and special to you. Baby Showers, Wedding Favors, and Other Events Live cactus plants make valued gifts and guest favors. Cactus typically need minimal watering and care, so they can be prepared weeks in advance. Whether you set one at each place setting or arrange them creatively on a table near the exit, they’ll serve as decoration until the last guest departs with his or her "gift to go." Fascination and Captivation The world of cactus plants can add a world of enchantment to an already established landscape. Cactus plants deliver the quaint, and downright quirky characteristics of nature that are hard to fathom, but easy to love. They can add interest and depth to the landscape, as well as critical contrasts and crazy colors. Water Wise Gardening/Landscaping In the landscape, cactus plants provide ornamental interest, hamper weed growth, border beds, and prevent erosion, all while using minimal water. As water-retainers, they survive arid conditions, hot temperatures, and sandy soils where other plant species don’t have a chance. In containers, they are easy-to-grow perennials that enhance patios and decks. How to Care for Cactus Plants Water Sparingly Cactus only need to be watered once every two weeks. Simply touch the soil. If the soil is dry, completely drench the soil. After, wait for the soil to dry out again and repeat! Place in Proper Lighting Place your live cactus plant in sunlight or bright shade for at least 50% of the day. Your cactus plants can be placed in direct sunlight, but must first be acclimated by moving from direct sunlight to bright shade for half the day. Notes on Temperature Live cactus plants cannot survive in temperatures below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Other than this, cactus are incredibly resilient plants that can grow and thrive in a wide range of conditions. Fertilizing It is not necessary, but to ensure your cactus are as hardy as possible utilize a half- strength general fertilizer once a month. Even though you can use fertilizer, be careful with it. Using too much will cause your cactus to get stretched. Why Choose Succulent Market High-Quality Cacti We want you to only receive the best cactus. For over 50 years we have perfected our ability to grow the most lively and hardy cactus. We have also taken the time to select cactus that will develop the craziest shapes and strongest roots. Family Run Farm Succulent Market is a third-generation cactus & succulent farm. in 1966 Hans and Gretel Britsch immigrated to the United States from Switzerland and started Western Cactus Growers. Their son Thomas Britsch joined the business in the 1980s and grew Western Cactus into a respected wholesale operation. Thomas's son Nico Britsch joined the family business in 2020 and started Succulent Market with the mission to make his family's plants more accessible to the public through e-commerce and drop-shipping. Grower Direct We select your cactus from our greenhouse the same day we prepare your order. This means that you will receive cactus that are more lively and hardy because we prepare them directly from greenhouse. Live Better Live cactus plants are perfect for indoor décor. Get lost in nature by bringing in cactus plants, spend stressful parts of your day admiring their amazing shapes and prickly spines. Breathe Better Cactus plants are able to increase the oxygen levels in your home and remove volatile organic compounds that can be found indoors (Claudio, Luz. "Planting Healthier Indoor Air" 1 Oct. 2011.). During photosynthesis, cactus plants absorb carbon dioxide/VOC's and release fresh oxygen into the surrounding environment. This makes live cactus plants the perfect indoor plant because they are low maintenance and also spread fresh air throughout your surroundings. Feel Better Studies have shown that live cactus plants reduce stress and anxiety (Meredith, Genevive. "Minimum Time Dose in Nature to Positively Impact the Mental Health of College Aged Students" 14 Jan. 2020). This means cactus plants will make the perfect addition to your home or garden because they will promote positivity and bliss. Perform Better Studies have shown that live cactus plants boost concentration and productivity (Meredith, Genevive. "Minimum Time Dose in Nature to Positively Impact the Mental Health of College Aged Students" 14 Jan. 2020). This makes live cactus plants the ideal addition to your workplace perfect for any desk or workstation. Review: Beautiful plants - Plants arrive, healthy, and strong. I had to repot them out of the small container. They arrived in. Review: Gorgeous! - The shipping took a bit longer than planned, but these were worth the wait. Much cheaper and better than you’ll find at a box store garden center. Ones even blooming and there are opening buds on the other ❤️.