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One of the most misunderstood plant is the cactus. The cactus is often misunderstood as a small, spiky plant that can be neglected. However, it can make a beautiful landscape or potted plant. While most cactus plants do not appear to have any leaves, some of them actually do. We call these spines, which are highly modified leaves. These spines make the difference between a succulent and a cactus. A succulent with spines or thorns along its margins or leaf ends is not considered a cactus.
All Cactus plants belong to the Cactaceae Family, which includes thousands of species. Two large groups of cacti are available as houseplants. These include desert cacti, and forest cacti. Both are well-known and can survive indoors with very little care.
There are many varieties of cactus plants, but the majority are small- to medium-sized indoor varieties. Desert cacti are more traditional cacti. They have spines or hair, and can be found growing in balls, paddles, or obelisks. Forest cacti can be found in wooded areas. They range from tropical and subtropical forests to temperate forests.
The Christmas Cactus is the most famous forest cactus. It's native to Brazil and has beautiful red, pink, purple and yellow blooms. Although both desert and forest cacti grow slowly and have beautiful blooms, they have different growth habits.
You'll find this growing guide for cactus useful all year round, instructions on how to care for cactus indoors and wonderful ideas on how to incorporate your plants into the interior styling of your spaces.
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