100+ Popular Cacti & Cactus Database

Master the art of desert gardening. Explore our scientific, 11-step care guides for 100 popular cacti species. Search by scientific name, filtering through Gymnocalycium, Mammillaria, Opuntia, Epiphyllum, and other majestic giants.

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How to care and identify Moon Cactus (Gymnocalycium mihanovichii) - Plant AI care database

Moon Cactus

Gymnocalycium mihanovichii

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Chin Cactus (Gymnocalycium saglionis) - Plant AI care database

Chin Cactus

Gymnocalycium saglionis

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Spider Cactus (Gymnocalycium horridispinum) - Plant AI care database

Spider Cactus

Gymnocalycium horridispinum

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Bald Chin Cactus (Gymnocalycium denudatum) - Plant AI care database

Bald Chin Cactus

Gymnocalycium denudatum

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Black Chin Cactus (Gymnocalycium gibbosum) - Plant AI care database

Black Chin Cactus

Gymnocalycium gibbosum

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Dwarf Chin Cactus (Gymnocalycium baldianum) - Plant AI care database

Dwarf Chin Cactus

Gymnocalycium baldianum

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Giant Chin Cactus (Gymnocalycium pflanzii) - Plant AI care database

Giant Chin Cactus

Gymnocalycium pflanzii

Very Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Argentine Chin Cactus (Gymnocalycium bruchii) - Plant AI care database

Argentine Chin Cactus

Gymnocalycium bruchii

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Velvet Chin Cactus (Gymnocalycium damsii) - Plant AI care database

Velvet Chin Cactus

Gymnocalycium damsii

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Starry Chin Cactus (Gymnocalycium stellatum) - Plant AI care database

Starry Chin Cactus

Gymnocalycium stellatum

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Feather Cactus (Mammillaria plumosa) - Plant AI care database

Feather Cactus

Mammillaria plumosa

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Ladyfinger Cactus (Mammillaria elongata) - Plant AI care database

Ladyfinger Cactus

Mammillaria elongata

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Old Lady Cactus (Mammillaria hahniana) - Plant AI care database

Old Lady Cactus

Mammillaria hahniana

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Powder Puff Cactus (Mammillaria bocasana) - Plant AI care database

Powder Puff Cactus

Mammillaria bocasana

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Golden Stars Cactus (Mammillaria carmenae) - Plant AI care database

Golden Stars Cactus

Mammillaria carmenae

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Thimble Cactus (Mammillaria gracilis) - Plant AI care database

Thimble Cactus

Mammillaria gracilis

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Fishhook Cactus (Mammillaria dioica) - Plant AI care database

Fishhook Cactus

Mammillaria dioica

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria crinita) - Plant AI care database

Pincushion Cactus

Mammillaria crinita

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Spiny Pincushion (Mammillaria spinosissima) - Plant AI care database

Spiny Pincushion

Mammillaria spinosissima

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Owl Eye Cactus (Mammillaria karwinskiana) - Plant AI care database

Owl Eye Cactus

Mammillaria karwinskiana

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Royal Cactus (Mammillaria parkinsonii) - Plant AI care database

Royal Cactus

Mammillaria parkinsonii

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Rose Pincushion (Mammillaria zeilmanniana) - Plant AI care database

Rose Pincushion

Mammillaria zeilmanniana

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Mammillaria Candida (Mammillaria candida) - Plant AI care database

Mammillaria Candida

Mammillaria candida

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Mammillaria Marksiana (Mammillaria marksiana) - Plant AI care database

Mammillaria Marksiana

Mammillaria marksiana

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Mammillaria Senilis (Mammillaria senilis) - Plant AI care database

Mammillaria Senilis

Mammillaria senilis

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Mammillaria Geminispina (Mammillaria geminispina) - Plant AI care database

Mammillaria Geminispina

Mammillaria geminispina

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Mammillaria Haageana (Mammillaria haageana) - Plant AI care database

Mammillaria Haageana

Mammillaria haageana

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Mammillaria Magnimamma (Mammillaria magnimamma) - Plant AI care database

Mammillaria Magnimamma

Mammillaria magnimamma

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Mammillaria Mystax (Mammillaria mystax) - Plant AI care database

Mammillaria Mystax

Mammillaria mystax

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Mammillaria Baumii (Mammillaria baumii) - Plant AI care database

Mammillaria Baumii

Mammillaria baumii

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) - Plant AI care database

Golden Barrel Cactus

Echinocactus grusonii

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Eagle Claw Cactus (Echinocactus horizonthalonius) - Plant AI care database

Eagle Claw Cactus

Echinocactus horizonthalonius

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Cottontop Cactus (Echinocactus polycephalus) - Plant AI care database

Cottontop Cactus

Echinocactus polycephalus

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Echinocactus Platyacanthus (Echinocactus platyacanthus) - Plant AI care database

Echinocactus Platyacanthus

Echinocactus platyacanthus

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Echinocactus Parryi (Echinocactus parryi) - Plant AI care database

Echinocactus Parryi

Echinocactus parryi

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Bishop's Cap (Astrophytum myriostigma) - Plant AI care database

Bishop's Cap

Astrophytum myriostigma

Very Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Sand Dollar Cactus (Astrophytum asterias) - Plant AI care database

Sand Dollar Cactus

Astrophytum asterias

Very Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Star Cactus (Astrophytum ornatum) - Plant AI care database

Star Cactus

Astrophytum ornatum

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Capricorn Cactus (Astrophytum capricorne) - Plant AI care database

Capricorn Cactus

Astrophytum capricorne

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Astrophytum Coahuilense (Astrophytum coahuilense) - Plant AI care database

Astrophytum Coahuilense

Astrophytum coahuilense

Very Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Super Kabuto (Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto') - Plant AI care database

Super Kabuto

Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto'

Very Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Peanut Cactus (Echinopsis chamaecereus) - Plant AI care database

Peanut Cactus

Echinopsis chamaecereus

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Easter Lily Cactus (Echinopsis oxygona) - Plant AI care database

Easter Lily Cactus

Echinopsis oxygona

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Golden Torch (Echinopsis spachiana) - Plant AI care database

Golden Torch

Echinopsis spachiana

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify San Pedro Cactus (Echinopsis pachanoi) - Plant AI care database

San Pedro Cactus

Echinopsis pachanoi

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Hedgehog Cactus (Echinopsis pentlandii) - Plant AI care database

Hedgehog Cactus

Echinopsis pentlandii

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Echinopsis Subdenudata (Echinopsis subdenudata) - Plant AI care database

Echinopsis Subdenudata

Echinopsis subdenudata

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Echinopsis Calochlora (Echinopsis calochlora) - Plant AI care database

Echinopsis Calochlora

Echinopsis calochlora

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Lobivia Silvestrii (Lobivia silvestrii) - Plant AI care database

Lobivia Silvestrii

Lobivia silvestrii

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Echinopsis Aurea (Echinopsis aurea) - Plant AI care database

Echinopsis Aurea

Echinopsis aurea

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Echinopsis Eyriesii (Echinopsis eyriesii) - Plant AI care database

Echinopsis Eyriesii

Echinopsis eyriesii

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Echinopsis Mirabilis (Echinopsis mirabilis) - Plant AI care database

Echinopsis Mirabilis

Echinopsis mirabilis

Very Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Echinopsis Huascha (Echinopsis huascha) - Plant AI care database

Echinopsis Huascha

Echinopsis huascha

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Echinopsis Candicans (Echinopsis candicans) - Plant AI care database

Echinopsis Candicans

Echinopsis candicans

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Lobivia Tiegeliana (Lobivia tiegeliana) - Plant AI care database

Lobivia Tiegeliana

Lobivia tiegeliana

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Echinopsis Backebergii (Echinopsis backebergii) - Plant AI care database

Echinopsis Backebergii

Echinopsis backebergii

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Bunny Ear Cactus (Opuntia microdasys) - Plant AI care database

Bunny Ear Cactus

Opuntia microdasys

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) - Plant AI care database

Prickly Pear

Opuntia ficus-indica

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Beaver Tail Cactus (Opuntia basilaris) - Plant AI care database

Beaver Tail Cactus

Opuntia basilaris

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Indian Fig Cactus (Opuntia ficus) - Plant AI care database

Indian Fig Cactus

Opuntia ficus

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Engelmann Prickly Pear (Opuntia engelmannii) - Plant AI care database

Engelmann Prickly Pear

Opuntia engelmannii

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Galapagos Prickly Pear (Opuntia echios) - Plant AI care database

Galapagos Prickly Pear

Opuntia echios

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Cholla Cactus (Cylindropuntia imbricata) - Plant AI care database

Cholla Cactus

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Teddy Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia bigelovii) - Plant AI care database

Teddy Bear Cholla

Cylindropuntia bigelovii

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Opuntia Monacantha (Opuntia monacantha) - Plant AI care database

Opuntia Monacantha

Opuntia monacantha

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Opuntia Santa-Rita (Opuntia santa-rita) - Plant AI care database

Opuntia Santa-Rita

Opuntia santa-rita

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Queen of the Night (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) - Plant AI care database

Queen of the Night

Epiphyllum oxypetalum

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) - Plant AI care database

Christmas Cactus

Schlumbergera truncata

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Fishbone Cactus (Selenicereus anthonyanus) - Plant AI care database

Fishbone Cactus

Selenicereus anthonyanus

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum hybrid) - Plant AI care database

Orchid Cactus

Epiphyllum hybrid

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Thanksgiving Cactus (Schlumbergera russelliana) - Plant AI care database

Thanksgiving Cactus

Schlumbergera russelliana

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Easter Cactus (Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri) - Plant AI care database

Easter Cactus

Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Mistletoe Cactus (Rhipsalis baccifera) - Plant AI care database

Mistletoe Cactus

Rhipsalis baccifera

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Coral Cactus (Rhipsalis cereuscula) - Plant AI care database

Coral Cactus

Rhipsalis cereuscula

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Rhipsalis Horrida (Rhipsalis horrida) - Plant AI care database

Rhipsalis Horrida

Rhipsalis horrida

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Epiphyllum Anguliger (Epiphyllum anguliger) - Plant AI care database

Epiphyllum Anguliger

Epiphyllum anguliger

Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Fire Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus pilosus) - Plant AI care database

Fire Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus pilosus

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Fishhook Barrel (Ferocactus wislizeni) - Plant AI care database

Fishhook Barrel

Ferocactus wislizeni

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Compass Cactus (Ferocactus cylindraceus) - Plant AI care database

Compass Cactus

Ferocactus cylindraceus

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Ferocactus Latispinus (Ferocactus latispinus) - Plant AI care database

Ferocactus Latispinus

Ferocactus latispinus

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Ferocactus Glaucescens (Ferocactus glaucescens) - Plant AI care database

Ferocactus Glaucescens

Ferocactus glaucescens

Very Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Ferocactus Emoryi (Ferocactus emoryi) - Plant AI care database

Ferocactus Emoryi

Ferocactus emoryi

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Ferocactus Histrix (Ferocactus histrix) - Plant AI care database

Ferocactus Histrix

Ferocactus histrix

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Ferocactus Robustus (Ferocactus robustus) - Plant AI care database

Ferocactus Robustus

Ferocactus robustus

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Turk's Cap Cactus (Melocactus intortus) - Plant AI care database

Turk's Cap Cactus

Melocactus intortus

Very Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Old Man Cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) - Plant AI care database

Old Man Cactus

Cephalocereus senilis

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Silver Torch Cactus (Cleistocactus strausii) - Plant AI care database

Silver Torch Cactus

Cleistocactus strausii

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) - Plant AI care database

Organ Pipe Cactus

Stenocereus thurberi

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Blue Candle Cactus (Myrtillocactus geometrizans) - Plant AI care database

Blue Candle Cactus

Myrtillocactus geometrizans

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Melocactus Azureus (Melocactus azureus) - Plant AI care database

Melocactus Azureus

Melocactus azureus

Very Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Melocactus Bahiensis (Melocactus bahiensis) - Plant AI care database

Melocactus Bahiensis

Melocactus bahiensis

Very Low Water Bright Indirect
How to care and identify Cleistocactus Winteri (Cleistocactus winteri) - Plant AI care database

Cleistocactus Winteri

Cleistocactus winteri

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Cleistocactus Samaipatanus (Cleistocactus samaipatanus) - Plant AI care database

Cleistocactus Samaipatanus

Cleistocactus samaipatanus

Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Cephalocereus Apicicephalium (Cephalocereus apicicephalium) - Plant AI care database

Cephalocereus Apicicephalium

Cephalocereus apicicephalium

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Stenocereus Pruinosus (Stenocereus pruinosus) - Plant AI care database

Stenocereus Pruinosus

Stenocereus pruinosus

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Myrtillocactus Cochal (Myrtillocactus cochal) - Plant AI care database

Myrtillocactus Cochal

Myrtillocactus cochal

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Bergerocactus Emeryi (Bergerocactus emeryi) - Plant AI care database

Bergerocactus Emeryi

Bergerocactus emeryi

Very Low Water Bright Direct
How to care and identify Pachycereus Pringlei (Pachycereus pringlei) - Plant AI care database

Pachycereus Pringlei

Pachycereus pringlei

Very Low Water Bright Direct

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