The 5 best cacti with flowers to decorate the patio

Cactaceae are very easy to care for plants that can be used to decorate terraces or patios. Their growth rate and size have made them the main protagonists of millions of homes around the world. And it is that, Who can avoid looking at them when they are in bloom?

Also, all species flourish. The only problem is that there are some that take a long time. But if you don't want to wait, then we are going to tell you 5 cactus with flowers that will color your patio sooner than you think 😉.

Aporocactus

The Aporocactus is a hanging cactus native to Mexico with cylindrical stems up to 2cm in diameter and up to 2m long. Its flowers, which sprout in spring, are dark pink to purplish red.

Coryphanta

The Coryphanta is a cactus native to Mexico and the west coast of the United States. It is oval in shape, with a diameter of up to 20cm, and with spines of up to 1cm that protect it. Its flowers bloom in summer / early fall, and are pink, red or yellow. depending on the species.

echinopsis

The Echinopsis is native to South America. There are many species and cultivars, the following being the most appropriate for pots:

• Echinopsis oxygona
• Echinopsis eyriesii
• Echinopsis multiplex
• Echinopsis subdenudata

All of them produce large, white, yellow, red, or purple flowers depending on the species. They appear during the spring.

Mammillaria

Mammillaria is a cactus that can be found throughout America, both North and South. It is globular in shape, reaching a maximum height of 30cm. Its flowers measure between 0,50 and 1cm in diameter, are pink, yellow or red, and open in the shape of a crown during spring.

Rebutia

The Rebutia is native to Bolivia and northern Argentina. It is globular in shape, measuring up to 15cm in diameter. It is one of the most popular cacti plants, and its flowers can cover it almost completely. These are red, orange or yellow in color, and appear in spring.

What do you think of these flowering cacti?