JAKARTA - Apparently, the trend of maintaining plants will not only occur in 2020 but will also continue in 2021. One of the most popular types of ornamental plants in the market is cactus. Many people choose this plant because cactus is very suitable to be planted in tropical climates. The shapes vary, even with the size. Then, what types of cacti are most hunted by people to beautify the appearance of the house?
Strawberry hedgehog cactus
This cactus is the only cactus species that has flowers in the Cactaceae family. This plant can mostly be found in desert areas in the southwestern United States and some near Mexico including Sonora, California, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada.
In its natural habitat, this cactus is very popular and is often used as a landscape ornamental plant. This ornamental plant is very popular because it is easy to adapt in all climates. Many grow this ornamental plant in a suitable potting mix, with excellent drainage and aeration.
Cactus candelabra
The original habitat of the candelabra cactus is around the hillsides. This is one of the cactus that can reach 3m in height. As quoted from The Spruce, Thursday, July 8, the main characteristic of this ornamental plant is a green stem covered with gray thorns. The shape can be very beautiful if cared for properly.
One of them by paying attention to watering. The best way to water this cactus is to avoid excessive amounts of water.
Gray cactus
The gray cactus is also commonly known as the parent cactus. The main characteristic of this cactus is that it has fine white fur on the surface and long spines that function to maintain coolness in its natural habitat.
Gray cactus can reach a height of 13 m, but generally this ornamental plant grows slowly in pots. Gray cactus thrive in hot, dry climates and require direct sunlight.
The proper way to grow gray cactus is to use a mixture of sand, perlite, and topsoil for indoor cactus growth.
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