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May 28, 2019 in Succulents & Cacti· Unique Plants

You NEED a cactus ~ 7 riveting reasons why!

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Oreocereus celsianus “Old Man of the Andes”

Cacti are like all the unique people you know.

Many are tall and thin. Others are short and fat. Some are even bald. And if provoked, all can sting with those prickly spines!

​The spunky shapes, sizes and spines lure me into the cacti world.

Many thanks to Altman Plants for providing the cacti and succulents for this post. Altman Plants are dreamy.

​Now you want to know about the googly eyes. Okay, that’s all my mom. Who else is gonna find you goggly eyes with eyelashes?

But I digress. Pardon all my silliness.

So saddle up your horses, let’s go all wild west today and slash into some cacti facts! 

Echinocereus rigidissimus rubrispinus “Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus”

Echinocereus rigidissimus rubrispinus “Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus”

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1.) All cactus are succulents & succulents are hot now

All cacti are succulents. But not all spiny succulents are cacti. Feel free to check the veracity of this statement but it is true. 

So you can’t use the term cacti and succulent interchangeably. 

Succulents are plants that store water and nutrients in their leaves, stems and even roots. Sixty different plant families boast ties to this succulent group including aloe, haworthia, sedum, sempervivum and cacti. 

Cacti are fleshy plants that store water making them a succulent. But they usually do not have branches or true leaves.

Cactuses ability to retain water helps them survive periods of drought. The spongy tissues of their thick, fleshy stems can hold water during the rainy season. 

It forces the water down into the roots.

So cactus spines are actually modified “leaves” and it is the stalk that performs photosynthesis.
 
But for a succulent to be considered a cactus, the plant must have areoles. 

barrel cactus

barrel cactus

2.) Speaking of those areoles…

Areoles are small, round, cushion-like mounds of plant flesh where spines, hair, leaves, flowers, and more grow from the cactus. Areoles are only present on cacti, not all succulents.

To the human eye, areoles look like a tiny patch of cotton. The areoles are arranged in clusters separated by areas of spineless skin.  Each areole usually bears multiple spines.

Sometimes these spine clusters are arranged in rows along raised ridges, as in barrel cacti and saguaro.

A few succulents get mistaken for cacti because they have thorns or spines, but these traits do not automatically qualify a succulent as a cactus.

All cacti have areoles. No other plant besides cacti have areoles. So checking a plant to see whether the plant has areoles is the only real way to distinguish a cactus from other succulents.

The ‘Christmas Sleigh’ aloe succulent in the below left bottom photo shows great spines but no areoles. Their spines grow directly out of the plant tissue, therefore aloe is not a cactus.

To the bottom right is a ‘Hens and Chicks’ succulent plant. Again, if you squint, you can see those fun spikes at the tip of the “leaves”. No areole though. So not a cactus either.

The back plant is an echeveria ‘Neon Breakers’ succulent. Tough to see those spiny spikes but I assure you they exist! But no areoles, so again, not a cactus.  

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So it’s the areoles that are the defining feature. Without areoles, the succulent can’t be a cactus.

The size of the spines on the areoles vary from species to species but can be as long as 15 cm. Yikes! Don’t touch.

Spines help protect the plant from the sun while reducing evaporation. They also provide a multitude of surfaces where dew can condense at night, supplying extra water.  

Spines can even condense moisture in the air so that it drips onto the ground, providing the plant with water. 

Some cactus spines are light in color which help them reflect the most sunlight all the while keeping the plant cool in the desert.

Spines also protect the plant from birds and other predators who only go after the cactus for water! ​

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3.) How do you make cactus plural or it is plural already?

Cacti is the Latin plural of cactus. Cactuses is the English plural. But most dictionaries give the green light to both spellings so neither is right or wrong. 

Latin is given lots of leeway on biological nomenclature. So Latin plurals are not considered out of place in botany and other scientific fields.

But are you ready for this one? Like other names of plants, sometimes cactusis can be considered the plural.

Fungus is like cactus and becomes fungi when made plural. Funguses sounds silly but is also grammatically correct.

But then again no one says octopi instead of octopuses. And you never hear viri instead of viruses. So why is it cacti instead of cactuses?

It’s a matter of preference. And right now the trend is to make it cacti, that’s why! So cacti has edged out cactuses as the plural. 

Mammillaria elegans

Mammillaria elegans

4.) All cacti bloom and the blossom is breathtaking!

When I was researching this article, I thought to myself….could this possibly be true? That all cacti bloom?

Then I had to accept that just because not all my cacti have bloomed doesn’t mean they won’t bloom or can’t bloom.

​In fact, when I got my order from Altman Plants, the Mammillaria elegans (above photo) was in bloom.

​Blooms do fade quickly, but when another magenta flower emerges on this globular cactus with dense white spines and white wool, your heart will flutter.

I get a new bloom or two nearly every day!

Just below shows off the satiny creamy yellow flowers on a Mammillaria gracilis fragilis, or more aptly named “Thimble cactus.”

Tiny globular bodies are densely covered with white radial spines resembling…you guessed it, a thimble. Very sharp too!

Blooming Fast Fact!

Flowers originate from the areoles of the cactus. Usually funnel-shaped with a flaring mouth, most blooms have a large but indefinite number of stamens- often more than 50! 
Mammillaria gracilis fragilis

Mammillaria gracilis fragilis “Thimble Cactus”
When I acquired a ‘Rose Quartz’ “Peanut Cactus” (shown in the below photo) I had no idea it would bloom for me. So when five blooms appeared one day as shown in the below photo, I nearly fainted with joy.

Magnificent, bright red blooms with feminine petals will steal the show. 

​Overall the blooms are short-lived, but when they appear you feel like you won the lottery. And if you think I’m referring to the lottery that I never play you would be correct.

But it is the colors of the flowers that will boggle your mind the most. Bright reds, yellows and pinks burst in size. Many are humongous in comparison to the size of the plant making the display that more eye-popping!

It’s possible for some cactus flowers to bloom for a few days, but in my experience most come and go within a 24 hour period passing their prime. 

Other cacti bloom only at night and these nocturnal special get pollinated by bats (eek)  and other nocturnal insects and animals.

'Rose Quartz'

‘Rose Quartz’ “Peanut Cactus”

5.) The real deal on water & cacti

The natural water reservoir is the most famous feature of the cactus plant. I read that a cactus devotes over 90% of its inside body parts to handling, circulating and building up supplies of water. Whoa. 

As a kid, I  still have all these memories of cacti in cartoons getting slashed open and the hero being miraculously saved by drinking the water within.

And while it’s true this fluid has saved several lives of a few individuals in dire, desert regions, it’s a thick substance; not clear.

Just like those old wild west movies, the hero gains access to the liquid by scratching the cactus or creating a hole with a handy ax. The water gushes out! Nope. Not reality.

But due to the way cacti carry out photosynthesis,  the water in a cactus is generally not potable. Moisture within the pulp of a cactus is acidic and many cacti contain toxic alkaloids.

Echinocereus rigidissimus rubrispinus “Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus”

Oreocereus celsianus “Old Man of the Andes” & Echinocereus rigidissimus rubrispinus “Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus”
So if you find yourself stranded in the desert without water, drinking the cactus water may save your life but it could also make you sick and cause additional dehydration, and that alone will kill you.

​Stick with your coconut water! 

“Old Man of the Andes” hysterical Fast Fact

Groom woolly hairs on your “Old Man of the Andes” cactus like you would your own! Providing that you have wooly hair to groom.

​When hair becomes matted, carefully “shampoo” it in weak, soapy water (not detergent) solution and rinse thoroughly, combing out any excess soap.

Maybe while shampooing you could provide your senior citizen cactus  the latest AARP edition for a little distraction? Just saying…. 

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6.) Cacti are literally showing their spunky, spiny selves everywhere!

Clothing, cupcakes, cards and on all the covers of magazines….we are being bombarded with cacti. And why not?

It’s the year of the cactus. Time for the spine to shine.

While feverishly checking out at the grocery store this week, the cupcakes featured on a magazine cover distracted me and contributed to my tying up the line.

Not to mention the succulent/cacti Valentine’s Day card my mom sent me. Not throwing that one away!

​My son’s clothes. Yep. They have cacti on them! Wild little man.

​Cacti salt and pepper shakers? Tell me you have a set!

And surely you have seen all the cacti bedding? As long as the sheets don’t come with thorns attached, I’m all in!

You want to ride this trend while it’s hot, hot, hot.

​And please don’t tell me that you’ve never sampled cactus candy? Okay, how about cactus jelly? 

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7.) Long live the cactus!

If treated right, cactus can live anywhere from decades to well over 300 years. So you better have a name in mind in your will! Who gets you cacti plants?

​To encourage more blooms, you need to foster periods of blossom and rest in your cactus.

In its growing phase, the cactus wants direct sunlight, high temps, high humidity, and proper watering for growth to occur.

​When in dormancy, keep cacti in a place with lower temperature and humidity and water no more than once a week. Likely less!

Your basement is actually a good spot in winter providing you have one and it doesn’t get too cold (50-55 degrees.)  

Tallest cactus? 66 feet. Shortest cactus? One centimeter.

You want the truth? I don’t care how black you think your thumb is: anyone can grow a cactus as long as you don’t overwater it.

Depending on where you live, they can be grown indoors or out. I grow mine indoors and let them bask in the summer sun when May hits all through September on my patio. 

Oreocereus celsianus “Old Man of the Andes”

Oreocereus celsianus “Old Man of the Andes”

Silly cactus story…

So I was with the family looking at stoves at one of those big-box mega stores. Stoves are boring so I made my way to the garden section to check out the cactus plants.

And what did I and my youngest daughter discover? Huge blooms on almost every single plant. 

Suspicion sets in and proves correct. Closer inspection reveals these flowers have been glued on. Not too artfully either! The chunky glue made the flowers look so fake. 

This practice could seriously damage the cacti plants causing them to die a *slow and painful* death. 

Why….oh why? 

Buyer beware. Many authorities on the topic state that you can tell the difference between “real” and “fake” flowers because dried cactus flowers are papery; real cactus flowers are soft.

​Again, not so true. My Mammillaria elegans hot pink flowers are quite papery; they totally seem fake. To the touch, they feel like statice. 

Yet real and stunningly splendid they are! 

Espostoa melanostele “Peruvian Old Lady”

Espostoa melanostele “Peruvian Old Lady”
The “Peruvian Old Lady” is a unique and interesting cactus. Aptly named, this cactus appears to be covered in gray hair, but underneath it all are some very stiff thorns!

Since I’m growing my “Peruvian Old Lady” cactus indoors, I can only expect it to grow about 10 inches in a ten year period. But if grown in the wild, some can grow 7 feet tall.

The nocturnal, white flowers are rare and stretch about two inches wide.  Berry-like fruits are produced with edible dull black seeds inside. Who’s hungry? 

Do you grow cacti?

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  1. AvatarChris Civitello says

    February 3, 2021 at 12:55 am

    I have not grown cacti in a long time. I miss them!

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  2. AvatarDolores Miranda says

    February 3, 2021 at 2:38 am

    I would love to get a cactus (googly eyes on the cactus is so awesome btw)

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  3. AvatarHeidi says

    February 3, 2021 at 2:59 am

    I love cacti and succulents. I am lucky to live and Florida and can grow a wide variety outside year round.

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  4. AvatarMichelle Proper says

    February 3, 2021 at 3:18 am

    So adorable! I tried to grow cactus from seed one time and was going well at first, then they all died 🙁

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  5. AvatarCheryl A Bomar says

    February 3, 2021 at 3:26 am

    I love all plants!

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  6. AvatarKimber says

    February 3, 2021 at 7:54 am

    I have 2 cactus plants, but only one has bloomed. I have had them for years in the same pottery they came in and surprisingly they haven’t died.

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  7. AvatarCalshondra Williams says

    February 3, 2021 at 8:40 am

    I love growing succulents and catcus plants because they are really easy to grow. These look really great. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. AvatarLiz Kilcher says

    February 3, 2021 at 9:52 am

    fun idea thanks

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  9. AvatarDiane Warstler says

    February 3, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    I haven’t had much luck with cacti. I suspect it’s because I over water them. I’d lover to try again sometime.

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  10. AvatarRichard Schott says

    February 3, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    I have a collection of cactus and their easy to take care of.

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  11. AvatarAudrey says

    February 3, 2021 at 1:42 pm

    I love the ones with the eyes

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  12. AvatarKathy Derrick says

    February 3, 2021 at 3:07 pm

    This specific one ‘Rose Quartz’ “Peanut Cactus” is beautiful!

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  13. AvatarPatti Matthews says

    February 3, 2021 at 3:12 pm

    These are just so cute 🥰

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  14. AvatarSara Underwood says

    February 3, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    I have had a Christmas cactus for many years, but I’ve never done well with other types of cacti.

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  15. AvatarMarilyn Mancini says

    February 3, 2021 at 3:43 pm

    Now I want to grow cactuses!

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  16. AvatarRena T Walter says

    February 3, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    These Cacti are cute! Thanks for the info.

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  17. AvatarMike H says

    February 3, 2021 at 4:45 pm

    This would creep me out during the night lol

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  18. AvatarGeorge Downey says

    February 3, 2021 at 5:16 pm

    Very cute , wiil try these. Thanks

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  19. AvatarTara Magee says

    February 3, 2021 at 5:19 pm

    Informative!

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  20. AvatarEdward says

    February 3, 2021 at 5:59 pm

    nice

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  21. AvatarKelly Kimmell says

    February 3, 2021 at 6:16 pm

    These are quite adorable. I have never tried to grow a cactus plant.

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  22. AvatarSam says

    February 3, 2021 at 6:55 pm

    I really like cactus. Some variants above I haven’t seen before. I tend to not have much luck with blooms though.

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  23. AvatarBrittany Gilley says

    February 3, 2021 at 7:28 pm

    cacti are next on my list

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  24. AvatarJon Heil says

    February 3, 2021 at 7:29 pm

    Cute little pricks 🙂

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  25. AvatarLynda Johnson says

    February 3, 2021 at 7:30 pm

    Cactus are also a great way to start teaching responsibility to young children.

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  26. AvatarLisa Cress says

    February 3, 2021 at 11:16 pm

    I love a nice cactus! Great post! Thanks!

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  27. AvatarLeela says

    February 3, 2021 at 11:24 pm

    I have a couple that have been growing strong for over 15 years.

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  28. Avatarkathy m says

    February 3, 2021 at 11:57 pm

    I love the blooming cactus! These are so easy to care for. Thanks for the great information!

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  29. AvatarRonnell Storie says

    February 4, 2021 at 1:17 am

    I don’t plant cacti. The ones dressed up look cute.

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  30. AvatarPhyllis Skoglund says

    February 4, 2021 at 1:42 am

    Christmas cactus or Tropical flowering cactus are the only cactus for me.

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  31. AvatarErika L. says

    February 4, 2021 at 2:01 am

    Cactus plants are fun to grow.

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  32. AvatarMelissa Storms says

    February 4, 2021 at 2:40 am

    My teen has asked for a cactus. I need to get one from a reliable seller, we were very disappointed in one we picked up from one of the big box stores.

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  33. AvatarJanis C says

    February 4, 2021 at 2:48 am

    So cute!!

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  34. AvatarElaine Pitenis says

    February 4, 2021 at 4:14 am

    Excellent ideas, suggestions, and tips!

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  35. AvatarMelissa Picone says

    February 4, 2021 at 4:17 am

    I enjoy having a nice cactus in my home. Right now I have two.

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  36. AvatarDavid M. says

    February 4, 2021 at 5:03 am

    These things always stick me with spines.

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  37. AvatarKathy Bowen says

    February 4, 2021 at 6:40 am

    My sister used to grow cacti in her yard. She found them growing wild on a local railroad track. I think I will get some small ones like these for indoors. The googly eyes sold me!

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  38. AvatarLJ says

    February 4, 2021 at 3:55 pm

    I have a cactus, what I must do is put googly eyes on it!!!

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  39. AvatarJohn Gusswein says

    February 4, 2021 at 4:50 pm

    Cacti are a great addition to other house plants.

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  40. AvatarLen Fesi says

    February 4, 2021 at 6:45 pm

    I’m going to try to grow some now!

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  41. AvatarSandra McFadden says

    February 4, 2021 at 7:08 pm

    I love this ………thanks for sharing. I have a hard time keeping plants alive since I moved to a different part of the country.

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  42. AvatarJACKIE HARTZ says

    February 4, 2021 at 7:08 pm

    I love all plants!

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  43. AvatarMonica McConnell says

    February 4, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    My son actually brought me one home from school one year for mothers day with the eyes and everything.

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  44. AvatarTraci Gregory says

    February 4, 2021 at 7:23 pm

    Now this is more my speed cause I don’t seem to have the green thumb to is is the plant for me.

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  45. AvatarBrian says

    February 4, 2021 at 7:44 pm

    Thanks for the tips!

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  46. AvatarGina Ferrell says

    February 4, 2021 at 7:47 pm

    I have a collection of cactus but I have to say love the idea of adding the googly eyes such a cute idea!

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  47. AvatarElisabeth R says

    February 4, 2021 at 8:24 pm

    I love succulent plants!

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  48. AvatarSoraya M says

    February 4, 2021 at 9:58 pm

    I never knew growing cacti would be so cute.

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  49. AvatarMichael Coovert says

    February 4, 2021 at 10:07 pm

    I have said it before and I will say it again, I love my cacti. They are the one indoor plant I can keep without killing it.

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  50. AvatarTina says

    February 4, 2021 at 10:29 pm

    never did Cacti

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  51. AvatarTony Platz says

    February 4, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    I have never done googly eyes but I may they look cute .

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  52. AvatarCrystal Abel says

    February 4, 2021 at 10:57 pm

    I love cacti! They are great!

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  53. AvatarTerry Poage says

    February 5, 2021 at 12:10 am

    I would love to grow a cactus. I had no idea they live that long. Thanks for the information.

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  54. AvatarBeatrice P says

    February 5, 2021 at 12:41 am

    The faces are adorable. Such a unique idea!

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  55. AvatarJennifer George says

    February 5, 2021 at 12:53 am

    They’re so cute!

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  56. AvatarKimberly Ann Mignella says

    February 5, 2021 at 4:31 am

    I always had a few cactus in my home, until I got cats.

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  57. AvatarLisa Alden says

    February 5, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    Love cacti. So easy to propagate

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  58. AvatarCharu Nagarajan says

    February 5, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    Need to get this

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  59. AvatarStephen Jones says

    February 5, 2021 at 6:27 pm

    I’ve had this one decent sized cactus for some years now!

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  60. AvatarKathy Pease says

    February 5, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    I love cactuses they are so beautiful. I have never had much luck though because I think I watered them too often.

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  61. AvatarLawrence D Weisberg says

    February 5, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    Living in Los Angeles, I’m all about cacti and succulents.

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  62. AvatarBetsy Pauzauskie says

    February 5, 2021 at 11:44 pm

    I’ve had numerous beloved cacti over time, which have all now successfully been given to good homes. What with grandchildren & fur babies getting stuck with indoor cacti, to a neighbor’s dog eating one of our outdoor cacti, I decided to swear off of growing them. But, the craving for them doesn’t go away. Succulents are my go to plant now, whenever the temptation becomes too great.

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  63. AvatarMelton C McKinney says

    February 5, 2021 at 11:47 pm

    There are enough cacti here in Texas, I don’t need to grow any more.

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  64. AvatarBonnie L says

    February 6, 2021 at 1:04 am

    So pretty!

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  65. Avatarpaula burnham says

    February 6, 2021 at 2:57 am

    Love plants and I really love these

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  66. AvatarMichelle Jackson says

    February 6, 2021 at 2:58 am

    Very cool

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  67. AvatarKim m Blevins says

    February 6, 2021 at 2:19 pm

    love the contest just need to win one lol

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  68. AvatarNancy Rexroad says

    February 6, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    I love cactus !

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  69. AvatarBrandy Burkett says

    February 6, 2021 at 4:45 pm

    I love these!

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  70. AvatarTara L says

    February 6, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    These are cute to have during the summer time or for plant therapy. I love the “Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus”. So cute!

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  71. AvatarKayla M says

    February 6, 2021 at 10:48 pm

    Love cacti but have no luck growing.

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  72. AvatarDarlene Carbajal says

    February 7, 2021 at 12:48 am

    Those are cute cactuses!

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  73. AvatarRosanne says

    February 7, 2021 at 3:29 am

    Anything that prickly needs something cute to dress it up

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  74. Avatarcynthia says

    February 7, 2021 at 8:34 am

    I’m not a fan of cactus, like leafy plants.

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  75. AvatarBradley Russell says

    February 7, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    Great plants for a small space

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  76. AvatarMaryann D. says

    February 7, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    I have always liked cactus. I do like these photos and do think they are so cute!

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  77. AvatarMandy Meyers says

    February 7, 2021 at 11:50 pm

    These are so cute! I love them!

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  78. AvatarShelly says

    February 8, 2021 at 4:03 am

    everything is cute with googly eyes!!! 🙂

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  79. AvatarBrandy Crabtree says

    February 8, 2021 at 5:23 am

    I DO need these! But I also need more room in my house. Haha I’m a big plant lover!

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  80. AvatarDIANE ERAL says

    February 8, 2021 at 8:07 am

    Cute fun idea!

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  81. AvatarSandra Watts says

    February 8, 2021 at 11:14 am

    I think a cactus is about the only type of plant that I would not be able to kill.

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  82. AvatarIrene says

    February 8, 2021 at 8:34 pm

    “it’s the areoles that are the defining feature. Without areoles, the succulent can’t be a cactus.” This is exactly what I didn’t understand! Great article w/tons of information. Thanks!

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  83. AvatarJoanna says

    February 9, 2021 at 11:56 pm

    I grow several varieties of cactus, I find them very interesting!

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  84. AvatarSunnymay says

    February 10, 2021 at 5:33 pm

    What an adorable group of cacti. It looks so easy to dress them up, plus now I know more about the visible parts of the plant. Cactus like other succulents requires hardly any care and little water.

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  85. AvatarSunnymay says

    February 10, 2021 at 5:33 pm

    What an adorable group of cacti. It looks so easy to dress them up, plus now I know more about the visible parts of the plant. Cactus like other succulents requires hardly any care and little water.

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  86. AvatarJenn Barlet says

    February 10, 2021 at 7:47 pm

    sadly managed to kill 2 cactus plants

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  87. AvatarCharles Harlich says

    February 12, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    Cactus….have one….just don’t touch: OUCH!

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  88. Avatarrajee says

    February 13, 2021 at 9:26 am

    Too cute

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  89. AvatarSandra Beeman says

    February 15, 2021 at 8:06 pm

    There’s so much beauty to be found in each of these little plants.

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  90. AvatarPaula Brown says

    February 17, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    I have never purchased a cactus before, but I love the different types and the colors of some of them have pretty spring colors.

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  91. AvatarJennylyn Gross says

    February 18, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    Soooo Cute!!!

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  92. Avatarcynthia l whipple says

    February 19, 2021 at 11:23 am

    Love cactus but they are not thriving outdoors in the mojave desert! So counterintuitive.

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  93. AvatarThanay Binford says

    February 21, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    I have a few cacti. Some couple small in the house and a few in the yard

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  94. AvatarShirley Lee says

    February 21, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    I live in southern California, in a trailer park. Cacti might be the way to go here.

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  95. AvatarBetty Flinchbaugh says

    February 22, 2021 at 1:05 am

    What a wonderful contest, thank you for the opertunity!

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  96. AvatarChristina Wahrmund says

    February 22, 2021 at 2:06 am

    I love flowers and cacti of all kinds.

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  97. AvatarBrenda Disimone says

    February 22, 2021 at 2:47 am

    I didnt know cactus was so great ! i love them !

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  98. AvatarJenni Phillips says

    February 22, 2021 at 11:45 pm

    I love this! I am going to add to my collection of cacti and have some sent to my best friend too! The story about the glued on flowers too, OMG, did you remove any of them, I am afraid I would have been tempted to start removing them lol!!!

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  99. AvatarKriss K says

    February 25, 2021 at 3:58 am

    I killed my last two, so no way.

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  100. AvatarLaurie Nykaza says

    February 25, 2021 at 10:15 am

    I had to pin this so much great information when your planting cactus in your garden. I have lots of them in pots too and love how each one is so different. I just have to make sure i dont over water them.

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    • AvatarDeb Rimmer says

      February 26, 2021 at 3:20 pm

      I don;t need to grow cauti I live in AZ and thee are all over are acreage.

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  101. Avatarmonique s says

    February 26, 2021 at 3:29 pm

    I had a cactus garden as a kid an loved it. They are so cool to look at and easy to grow

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  102. Avatarcylina williams says

    February 26, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    Very cute, great idea!

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  103. AvatarJulie Waldron says

    February 26, 2021 at 11:15 pm

    No, we don’t have any cacti. But these are cute with the googly eyes. 🙂

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  104. AvatarTeriA says

    February 28, 2021 at 4:04 am

    I’ve had one cactus plant for a year and haven’t killed it yet! Nice, low maintenance plant.

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  105. AvatarThomas Gibson says

    February 28, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    My grandmother lover her cactus plants. Her dog and cats knew to steer clear from them.

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  106. AvatarElizabeth TierceMiller says

    March 2, 2021 at 6:32 pm

    These are so cute. We had three of them but they kind of went downhill.

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  107. AvatarSue E says

    March 6, 2021 at 4:44 am

    I didn’t realize that cacti can be so colorful and beautiful!! The eyes are a cute idea!! It was very informative reading about drinking water from cacti 🌵 too. Thank you for sharing!

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  108. AvatarSherry Keef says

    March 11, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    I really like the hens and chickens plant.

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  109. AvatarAnita Renee says

    March 11, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    I don’t have a green thumb so a cactus is safe for me to care for haha

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  110. AvatarBradley Marquis says

    March 11, 2021 at 5:39 pm

    cool

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  111. AvatarTisha5311 says

    March 11, 2021 at 7:03 pm

    Very informative information

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  112. AvatarRichard Hicks says

    March 12, 2021 at 5:26 am

    I used to plant catii seeds as a kid. Seemed like it too forever for them to grow to any size. I still love them.

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  113. AvatarDebbie P says

    March 14, 2021 at 6:02 pm

    I do need cactus!

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  114. AvatarCassandra Whitaker says

    March 15, 2021 at 2:17 am

    These are adorable!

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  115. AvatarSteven Long says

    March 15, 2021 at 12:52 pm

    Nice, I personally will leave off the eyes!

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  116. AvatarBrenda K Boone says

    March 15, 2021 at 2:18 pm

    would love this

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  117. AvatarMary Meadows says

    March 15, 2021 at 2:45 pm

    I love succulents! I have Hens & Chickens on my front porch now! Beautiful and easy to care for!

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  118. AvatarDonna says

    March 15, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    It’s been a long time since I’ve had any cacti except for my Christmas cacti. Thanks for sharing this info!

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  119. AvatarJudy Rittenhouse says

    March 15, 2021 at 11:31 pm

    I enjoy cacti and succulents. I have a cactus that blooms every year.

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  120. AvatarJulieh says

    March 16, 2021 at 3:21 am

    Thanks for the post, I learned some great tips about cacti!

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  121. AvatarMelissia Mcgeady says

    March 31, 2021 at 3:35 am

    Yeah. Murakami has that effect. I often try out the recipes mentioned in his book. And I remember turning Mumbai upside down looking for Mirin vinegar

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