Are you tired of high-maintenance plants that demand constant attention and care? Look no further, because cacti are here to save the day! But before you go and buy any old cactus for your indoor haven, you need to know that there are some that adapt well indoors, and there are some that just...don’t.

PRO TIP: THE OLDER & HEALTHIER THE PLANT, THE HIGHER THE CHANCES OF it thriving INDOORS.

The cacti in today’s blog are the ultimate houseplants for busy, on-the-go people like you.
Indoor plants have been shown to improve air quality, reduce stress, and boost overall mood, and cacti are no exception.

These cacti below are easy to maintain but don't forget, they prefer direct sunlight, at least 2 hour per day through a window to thrive and live happily indoors.

To be honest, if we get technical, no plant is really living its best life indoors, not even “indoor plants”.
You’ll certainly notice less growth, little to no flowering, and even dormancy (no growth at all) when you move your plants indoors.

Got the perfect indoor location for a cactus, but it doesn’t get a lot of sun? Rotating your cactus between a well-lit space and a low-light area every 3-6 months is a good hack to keep them alive and well. We suggest moving cacti to a sunnier location at the start of a cloudy week and monitoring them for the first two weeks. By ensuring they don’t get high UVB rays over the first fortnight, you decrease the risk of sun bleaching your plants during the transition period (be wary of the first 2 weeks when you move or rotate your plants in any scenario)!

FUN FACT:
Cacti are not immune to Sun damage. NEW EXPOSURE TO THE SUN OR Extended exposure to UVB rays can lead to cellular damage TO plants, WHICH can CAUSE SUNBURN MARKS. The effects WORSEN when plants are dehydrated, as this hinders their ability to transport sunscreen chemicals to the areas impacted BY the sun. in short, a well hydrated plant can protect itself better from sun damage than a shriveled, dehydrated plant!

Enough blabbering, let’s get to the point (pun intended).

These 8 cacti have adapted to survive in some of the harshest environments on earth, and they're just as tough when it comes to surviving in your home.

Here are our top 8 indoor cactus
that will live best indoors:

before you go running to add a cactus to every room of your house, there are a few things you should know.

All recommended cacti in today’s blog can tolerate as little as 2 hours of direct sun (on a typical sunny day) with the correct care. That being said, every plant is unique, and every environment is also unique. If new growth isn’t very thick, or your plant starts to dis-colour, or form new ‘scar-like’ marks, consider moving your plant to a sunnier location.

In terms of TLC, they prefer watering as per our care page, check it out HERE.

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