Low-Maintenance Indoor Cacti and Succulents
This adorable plant, also known as angel’s wings or polka-dot cactus, is closely related to the popular prickly pear cactus found in the southwest. The bunny ears cactus thrives in bright light and requires minimal watering. While it can grow several feet tall and up to 6 feet wide outdoors, it can thrive in a small or medium-sized pot as a houseplant for many years.
Plant Care Tips
Light: Full light but reduce in winter.
Water: Regular in the first year, reduce once established, and in winter.
Soil: Sandy, well-draining.
Echeveria Secunda Glauca
To successfully cultivate the blue hens and chicks plant, it is important to note that while it can thrive outdoors on your patio, it must be transferred indoors during the winter season. It is crucial not to mistake this plant for the perennial hens and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum), as blue hens and chicks have distinctively thicker and wider leaves. This captivating plant exhibits its beauty throughout the year, but care should be taken to avoid overwatering. Additionally, it flourishes when exposed to ample sunlight.
Plant Care Tips
Light: Bright lights.
Water: Light water.
Soil: Well-draining.
Rat Tail Cactus
The monkey tail cactus, also known as the rat tail cactus, is a remarkable and visually captivating succulent. It is particularly well-suited for hanging baskets as its stems gracefully cascade downwards, often extending several feet in length. During the spring and summer months, this cactus may produce stunning reddish blooms that add to its overall allure.
Plant Care Tips
Light: Bright sun.
Water: Water regularly and reduce greatly in winter during dormant season.
Soil: Rich, organic soil mix.
Star Cactus
The star cactus, or the sand dollar cactus, has a unique shape resembling both a star and a sand dollar. It needs 8-10 hours of direct sunlight daily and should be watered only when the soil is completely dry to avoid overwatering.
Plant Care Tips
Light: Light shade to full sun.
Water: Light water.
Soil: Well-drained.
Burro’s Tail
This succulent is one of the most popular to grow as a houseplant because of its unique appearance. Burro’s tail does indeed look like a braided tail and can grow several feet long. It’s great for a hanging basket and to grow with other cacti and succulents. In summer, it can produce star-shaped purple flowers.
Plant Care Tips
Light: Bright sunlight.
Water: Low.
Soil: Acidic, sandy, and well-drained.
Pet Safety: Nontoxic to dogs and cats.
Mexican Firecracker
To properly grow blue hens and chicks, bring them inside during winter. Don’t confuse them with perennial hens and chicks. They have thicker leaves. Be careful not to overwater and give them plenty of sunlight.
Plant Care Tips
Light: Light shade to full sun.
Water: Light water.
Soil: Well-drained.
Painted-lady
There are numerous choices available when it comes to succulents. This particular variety of cacti is often cultivated as indoor plants, and with the proper growing conditions, you can even encourage them to produce beautiful blooms.
Plant Care Tips
Light: Bright sunlight.
Water: Low.
Soil: Acidic, sandy, and well-drained.
Pet Safety: Nontoxic to dogs and cats.
