Cacti are plants whose popularity is more than deserved: they are very inexpensive, and resistant. What's more, its flowers are ... simply spectacular, despite the fact that they remain open for only a few days.
There are many species of cacti plants whose adult size is impressive, such as the Saguaro or the San Pedro. If you like cacti but you don't have much room, you're in luck, since there are other species that are always kept small. Take a look at the small cactus that I am going to present to you next.
Astrophytum
Within the genre Astrophytum we find species as interesting as the A. ornamentum or a. capricorne. They are cacti with a very high ornamental value, as they have amazing flowers. The smallest of all is the A. asterias, which can not only be in a pot, but it is recommended to have it planted there due to its size. It is a cactus that measures about 4cm in diameter, a characteristic that makes it an ideal plant for making cacti compositions.
Coryphanta
All the Coryphanta They are beautiful. All of them can be in pots, but we recommend the c.bummama, Compact, or the C. palmeri for the color of its thorns, yellowish-white, and for its beautiful yellow flowers.
Echinocereus
The Echinocereus They are briefly columnar cacti suitable for balconies, a place where they will bring a fresh color. Of course, some have long thorns that, although they do not do much damage, if there are small children it will be convenient to keep the cactus away from it. Species like E.stramineus, E. pentalophus or the E. pectinatus They are highly recommended, especially the latter as it does not pose any danger to babies as it does not have thorns.
echinopsis
What to say about the echinopsis? They are one of the types of cactus with which it will be more difficult for you to look away from their flowers. Depending on the species, they are pink, white, red ... If you are looking for a small cactus with striking flowers, get a E. oxygona, E. eyriesii o E. aurea.
lobivia
All the lobivia They are very interesting. Easy to grow, they also have spectacular flowers, which will attract bees that will not hesitate to perch on their delicate petals to savor the delicious nectar they protect. With the L. calorubra, L. aurea v. failx or the L. winteriana you can decorate your terrace like never before.
Mammillaria
All the Mammillaria They are one of the most extensive genera of cacti, comprising more than 300 different species. There are some that have brown spines, others white, longer, shorter ... Anyway, there are many, and it is not surprising that it is difficult to choose one, or several. Our recommendations are: M.meridiorosei, M. carmenae and M. feathery.
Rebutia
We finish this list with the Rebutia, a genre that has always stood out for having very decorative flowers. The R. arenacea, R. krainziana or the R. marsoneri they are just some of the species with which you can brighten your day.
And now the million dollar question, which one did you like the most?