Cactus is low maintenance, an attractive houseplant that comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Adding a large cactus to your home as a statement piece can add some spice, flavor, and style to your home.
Some cakes do not reach maturity until they are 150 years old. Since cactus is usually slow-growing, you need to buy a mature plant instead of growing in size if you want to add a large cactus to your houseplant collection. This way, a young cactus can easily save you before reaching the size you are looking for.
For dazzling and dramatic effects, bring some desert to your home with these ten large cactus trees.
General care
The cacti can be a clever plant to keep indoors - especially for those prone to overwatering their house plants.
Keep in mind that cacti are desert plants, and if necessary, they can survive a few months (yes, months!) Without water. It is always better to keep a cactus underwater than to give it extra water.
To thrive indoors, large cactuses require at least six hours of direct sunlight per day, which usually means a south-facing location.
1) Blue Myrtle Cactus
It is a tall, columnar cactus that grows rapidly and becomes triangular with age (Myrtilocactus geometrizes). It can grow to more than 16 feet tall at maturity but remains a shrub as a young plant. When growing indoors, make sure the blue myrtle cactus is planted in sticky, well-drained soil and receives direct sunlight for at least six hours per day.
Light: Direct sun
The soil should be watered conservatively once it is dry, using minimal water.
2) Saguaro cactus (Carnegia gigantea)
It is a columnar, tree-like cactus that is one of the most defined plants in the Sonoran Desert. These are extremely slow-growing but can grow up to 40-60 feet tall in nature. They work well as houseplants; however, you will probably need to buy a well-established plant for a large cactus to grow.
Light: Direct sun
The soil requires a minimum amount of water once it has dried
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3) Mexican fencepost cactus (Pachiserius marginatus)
The Mexican fencepost cactus (Pachiserius marginatus) is an attractive blue-green columnar cactus that grows up to 20 feet tall. Cactus plants grow relatively quickly, so you can start small and wait for them to grow to a suitable size if you wish.
Light: Direct sun
The soil requires a minimum amount of water once it has dried
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4) Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii)
Commonly known as mother-in-law's cushion, the Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinococcus gruesome) can reach over three feet in height and width during maturation. They may not rival some large cactus growers in height but will reach an impressive size for barrel cacti. However, these trees are extremely slow-growing so finding a mature plant for sale is probably your best bet.
Light: Direct sun
When soil is dry, the soil can be watered with minimal water
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5) Candlebra cactus (Euphorbia engines)
Although Candlebra cactus (Euphorbia ingenus) is not technically a tasty and cactus, it is one of the most popular indoor cactus-like species and still significant. For those who do not have very bright sunny windows in their home, this juicy cactus may be the best choice for you as it can do well in bright indirect light conditions.
Light: Bright indirect light or direct sun
The soil requires a minimum amount of water once it has dried
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6) Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia)
The thorny pear cactus plant (Opuntia) is one of the most popular indoor cactus varieties - often sold as small three to six-inch trees - and they can grow to 12 to 18 inches wide. Like most cactus varieties, make sure your prickly pear is placed in a place that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight to keep it happy.
Light: Direct sun
The soil requires a minimum amount of water once it has dried
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7) Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus tharberry)
The organ pipe got its common name from the cactus (Stenoserius Burberry) in that its multi-organ growth practice is similar to that of the grand organ pipe. The organ pipe cake is characterized by a green skin with several ribs and small spines adorning the entire stem. They can grow up to 16 feet long and 12 feet wide but grow very slowly.
Light: Direct sun
The soil requires a minimum amount of water once it has dried
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8) Mexican Giant Cardon Cactus (Pachiserius pringlei)
The Mexican giant Cardan cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) can be the tallest in the world and can grow from feet to feet in diameter with feet inches. However, this cactus is also popular as a houseplant because of its unique appearance and ease of care, and its size is usually much larger.
These cactuses are slow-growing and need desert-like conditions to thrive. Choose the brightest place in your home for this cactus and water!
Light: Direct sun
The soil needs to be watered only when it is dry, so no more than a small amount of water is needed
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9) Mexican Lime Cactus (Ferrocactus pylosus)
Another barrel cactus that can reach impressive sizes is the Mexican lime cactus (Ferocactus pylorus). This cactus is characterized by bright red spiny arrows decorated with prominent ribs. Similar to other cacti varieties, the Mexican lime cactus is extremely slow-growing.
So, if you want to add a significant specimen to your home, you need to search for a well-established plant.
Light: Direct sun
The soil requires a minimum amount of water once it has dried
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10) Blue Colmar Cactus
The blue-skinned cactus is a fairly common houseplant and can be found in most nurseries and garden centers. Its delicate blue flesh is complemented by bright yellow spines, and it can grow up to 33 feet tall - becoming triangular and branched with age.
This fast-growing variety needs plenty of bright light, regular fertilization, and occasional watering so that its full potential reaches the house.
Light: Bright indirect light or direct sun
The soil requires a minimum amount of water once it has dried.
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