Kapanlagi.com - Are you someone who enjoys keeping cacti as home decorations? Yes, as we know, cacti are one of the plants used for decoration to beautify homes. This desert plant is usually chosen in a mini size to fill the room and make it look more beautiful. Cacti themselves are plants that have unique thorns and flowers. This plant is a type of plant that can survive for a long time, even without water.
This is because cacti have spreading roots to obtain water and minerals to the maximum. Well, the water reserve is located in the stem. You should also know that the thorns on cacti also function to protect them from birds and animals that want to take their water supply or nibble on their stems.
So, do you already know that there are several types of cacti that are commonly used for home decoration? Generally, these types of ornamental cacti are suitable for storing in rooms with various unique and interesting shapes. That's why many people hunt for types of cacti to beautify their homes. Well, before deciding to buy cacti, it's good for you to know the following types of ornamental cacti.
1. Mini Ferocactus Cactus
The suitable decorative cactus for home decoration is the mini Ferocactus cactus. This type of cactus indeed looks terrifying with its grooved and round stem shape. The spines of this cactus are red in color. In addition, the spines of the mini Ferocactus cactus are relatively larger compared to other cacti in general. However, this mini cactus type still appears beautiful in the eyes of plant enthusiasts, especially for indoor cactus decoration, it remains charming.
2. Crassula Cactus
Crassula cactus serves as a reference for the types of cacti that you can list to beautify your dwelling. This succulent cactus, also known as crassula, has a unique and varied shape. Some resemble stacked bulbs for the crassula Buddha Temple type, and some have a shape similar to seaweed for the crassula ovate Gollum type. Are you interested in buying this type of cactus?
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3. Star Cactus
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The physical characteristics of this star cactus are very easy for you to remember. This type of cactus has an elongated or branched appearance. This cactus is also not thorny, so it is safe to be placed indoors. If it receives enough sunlight and nutrients, this plant will grow big and bloom. It can grow quite large and may need to be transferred to a larger pot in the future. Generally, this plant is very suitable for minimalist home decoration.
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4. Asteria Cactus
For those of you who are looking for a small and adorable cactus, this asteria cactus is suitable for decorating your home. Usually, this type of cactus is popularly placed as a table decoration. Taking care of asteria cactus is also relatively easy. The most important thing is to make sure there is enough light entering so that the cactus does not easily rot. Not only are its leaves adorable, but asteria cactus also has colorful flowers, making it look so beautiful.
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5. Cereus Tetragonus Cactus
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Mini Cereus Tetragonus cactus originates from America and can grow tall. Actually, this type of cactus is suitable to be placed as a decoration for house fences, but it can also be used as a window decoration inside the house. Its shape resembles a castle and has unique white spines.
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6. Opuntia Cochenillifera Cactus
Opuntia Cochenillifera cactus, also commonly known as spoon cactus, is quite popular as a house decoration. It is called spoon cactus because of its wide shape resembling a spoon commonly used in households. This type of cactus usually grows in dry areas, both outdoors and indoors. Usually, this cactus can be placed on the house terrace or yard.
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7. Haworthia Attenuata Cactus
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Next, the type of cactus that is suitable for home decoration is the haworthia attenuata cactus. Usually, this type of cactus is also known as the zebra plant or mini aloe vera. The physical characteristics of the haworthia attenuata cactus are small thorns on the edges of its stem. This cactus is known to be able to survive with little light, making it very suitable for indoor decoration.
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8. Mini Ariocarpus Cactus
The next type of cactus is the mini ariocarpus cactus. This type of cactus is slightly unique compared to other cacti. While most cacti have thorns on their leaves, the mini ariocarpus cactus doesn't have any thorns at all. The physical characteristics of this cactus are prism-shaped leaves with curved, blunt, or pointed tips. This cactus becomes even more beautiful with its large-sized flowers that are almost the same size as its stem.
Those are some types of decorative cacti that are suitable for your home recommendation. Hope it's useful.
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