15 Cute Cactus Plants: A List Packed With Fuzzy Plants

Cute cacti are needed in your home and garden so that you can always enjoy the view. Even though cactus plants are characterized by their spines, there are so many cute varieties that you can grow. Read this article to see some of the most beautiful cactus plants ever – for every plant lover.

Cute Cactus Types 

1. Bishop’s Cap (Astrophytum Myriostigma)

This little cactus looks like a star. It has a stem that is divided into five ribs and each rib has green or white hairs. This plant is native to the highlands of central and northeastern Mexico. This cute succulent plant produces yellow flowers and is deer-resistant.

• Size: Indoors, it will grow 8-40 inches (20–101 centimeters) high. However, it can grow larger than that.
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: Grow the bishop’s cap in zones 10–11. The ideal temperature is 70–85 degrees Fahrenheit (21–29 degrees Celsius).
• Humidity: The humidity should not be above average.
• Light: Expose the plant to bright unfiltered light.
• Soil: The substrate should be sandy, loose, and alkaline.
• Watering: This is a drought-loving plant, so water it once every five to seven days.

2. Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus Rigidissimus)

This beautiful Echinocereus has short and thin stems that grow in clumps. It grows pink or white spines and the stems are hot pink at their center. Its flowers are pink.You should grow this cute cactus in white or pink pots.

• Size: The rainbow hedgehog cactus can grow to reach 12 inches (30 centimeters) tall and 5 inches (13 centimeters) in diameter.
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: Zone 9b–11b is best for the plant. It can grow well at 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit (18–29 degrees Celsius).
• Humidity: The humidity should be around or below average.
• Light: Expose the plant to six hours of daily sun.
• Soil: You should use commercial cactus potting mix for this plant.
• Watering: Water the plant occasionally.

3. False Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera Truncata)

The beautiful False Christmas cactus is native to the coastal mountains of south-eastern Brazil. It produces pink flowers and its stems are long and thin, growing in sections. This cute cactus looks beautiful on a shelf.

• Size: The schlumbergera truncata cactus grows to reach 0.75-1 feet (22–30 centimeters) tall and 1-2 feet (30–60 centimeters) wide.
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: Grow it at 57-72 degrees Fahrenheit (14–22 degrees Celsius), in zones 10-12.
• Humidity: The room or garden should be dry. Keep the plant from drafts.
• Light: While it grows best in full sun, it can tolerate partial shade.
• Soil: The substrate should be very loose like that of African violets.
• Watering: You should water the cactus once or twice weekly according to the season.

4. Ladyfinger Cactus (Mammillaria elongata)

This is a cute but funny-looking cactus. The Ladyfinger plant has short fuzzy stems and looks like human fingers. It has green stems with yellow or cream spines and grows in clumps. This plant is native to central Mexico. This cute cactus has gotten the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.

• Size: The stems can reach 4 to 6 inches (10–15 centimeters) in height and 0.6 to 1.5 inches (2–4 centimeters) in diameter.
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: Grow the ladyfinger cactus at 70–80 degrees Fahrenheit (21–27 degrees Celsius) and in zones 9 and above.
• Humidity: It can tolerate higher levels of humidity, but the humidity should not go beyond 60 percent.
• Light: Grow this plant in full sun, preferably in the southern windows.
• Soil: You can amend a general-purpose substrate with perlite for this cactus.
• Watering: Wait until the substrate is dry before you water the plant.

5. Feather Cactus (Mammillaria Plumosa)

Here is the most beautiful cactus that you can grow. The feather cactus has a very hairy or downy stem resembling cotton balls. It produces flowers that are pink with white stripes. This cute plant is native to northeastern Mexico.

• Size: The feather cactus plant can grow 4 inches tall (10 centimeters) and 15 inches (38 centimeters) wide indoors. When allowed to grow, it can reach 3.5 feet (1.06 meters) wide in 5–10 years.
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: Grow it in zones 9a to 11b at 70–85 degrees Fahrenheit (21–29 degrees Celsius).
• Humidity: Like other cactus plants, make sure that the humidity is low.
• Light: This cactus needs bright and direct light. Expose it to five to eight hours of sunlight daily.
• Soil: The substrate should have a neutral pH. It should be airy.
• Watering: Wait until the substrate is dry before you water the plant.

This is a very beautiful downy plant that you should display with pride.

6. Rat Tail Cactus (Aporocactus Flagelliformis)

The Rat Tail Cactus which is native to Mexico is a unique-looking cactus with long and falling stems. It produces pink flowers and short spines. Grow this plant in a hanging basket. It is very easy to grow.

• Size: The falling stems can grow to reach 3–6 feet (90–180 centimeters) long. 
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: The best zones to grow the rat tail cactus are zones 10 and 11. The ideal temperature for the plant is 60–70 degrees Fahrenheit (15–21 degrees Celsius).
• Humidity: The humidity can be around average. It should not exceed 60 percent.
• Light: Grow the plant in a spot where it can get full sun.
• Soil: The substrate should be slight-acidic and airy.
• Watering: The substrate can be slightly moist. Make sure that excess water drains off quickly.

7. Star Cactus (Astrophytum Asterias)

Here comes another beautiful plant. This cactus is native to Mexico and Texas in the United States. The star cactus produces white, yellow, or cream flowers and a short and round green stem with white spots. Its stems are divided into eight ribs. Other names for this beautiful cactus are Sea Urchin Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus, and Star Peyote.

• Size: This beautiful star cactus can reach 2–15 inches (5–38 centimeters) or even more in height and 2–12 inches (5–30 centimeters) in diameter.
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: Grow the plant in zones 9–11 and at 70–85 degrees Fahrenheit (21–29 degrees Celsius).
• Humidity: Humidity levels around 40 percent are ideal.
• Light: Grow the plant in full sun. Expose it to six or more hours of light daily.
• Soil: Sandy soil is best for the cactus, but you can supplement it with a little compost.
• Watering: Wait until the soil is dry before you water the plant.

8. African Milk Tree (Euphorbia Trigona)

This is a unique-looking cactus that originates from central and west Africa. The African Milk Tree Cactus is a perennial plant with upright stems with ridges of leaves. There are spines just at the node of the leaf. This plant is best planted in passages. However, note that it is toxic to humans and pets.

• Size: This cactus can grow 6-9 feet (1.8–2.7 meters) tall and 1-2 feet (30–60 centimeters) wide.
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: Zones 9b–11 are best for the cactus. Grow it at 75–85 degrees Fahrenheit (24–29 degrees Celsius).
• Humidity: Average humidity levels (around 50 percent) are ideal for this plant.
• Light: Grow the African milk tree in partial sun.
• Soil: You can use a mixture of one-part loam and one-part sand for this plant.
• Watering: The soil should stay slightly moist.

9. Old Lady Cactus (Mammillaria Hahniana)

Here is a very fuzzy cactus. Native to central Mexico, the Old Lady Cactus produces a round stem that is covered in white down and white spines. It produces pink flowers that grow to form a ring on the stem. Repot new plants growing beside a mature plant. This cactus looks very beautiful when it grows alone.

• Size: The old lady cactus can reach 8 inches tall and 16 inches in diameter (20 and 16 centimeters).
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: It grows best at 70-85 degrees Fahrenheit (21–29 degrees Celsius).
• Humidity: Make sure that the air is slightly arid. Do not grow this plant in moist places.
• Light: It needs at least four hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Soil: The substrate should be sandy and loose.
• Watering: Only water the plant when the substrate is dry.

10. Beavertail Cactus (Optunia Basilaris)

The stems of beavertail cacti resemble the tails of beavers. This cactus produces yellow flowers and long spines in its pad-like stems. It is native to the Anza-Borrego, Mojave, Colorado Deserts, Colorado Plateau, and northwest Mexico. You should grow these cacti outside as they are deer-resistant. They do not make great indoor plants.

• Size: The beautiful cactus can grow more than 6–12 inches (15–30 centimeters) tall and 4 feet (1.2 meters) wide.
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: Zones 8–10 and 75–85 degrees Fahrenheit (24–29 Celsius) are ideal for this plant.
• Humidity: 40–50 percent humidity levels are ideal.
• Light: Expose the cactus to at least seven hours of sunlight daily in the active growing season.
• Soil: It tolerates a wide range of substrates. You can grow it in loam and sand.
• Watering: The substrate should always be slightly moist or near-dry.

11. Triangle cactus (Acanthocereus Tetragonus)

The tall triangle cactus is native to the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas and Florida in the United States, Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. It has long and thin stems with white spines on its five ribs. It grows as clumps like towers in a castle. If you want to grow the triangle cactus in a pot, make use of a large pot.

• Size: The plant can grow as high as 2 feet (60 centimeters) tall.
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: Grow the triangle cactus in zones 10a–11. Grow it at 55 degrees Fahrenheit (12 degrees Celsius) and above.
• Humidity: The humidity levels should be lower than average humidity.
• Light: Unlike other cacti, this plant can tolerate partial shade.
• Soil: Make use of loose or airy substrate for the cactus.
• Watering: Wait until the substrate is dry before you water the plant.

12. Blue Myrtle-Cactus (Myrtillocactus Geometrizans)

The blue myrtle-cactus plant is native to central and northern Mexico. It produces unique-looking upright or wavy stems that can be green to light blue. You should grow this cactus outdoors. If you want it indoors in flower pots, be ready to prune it regularly.

• Size: This cactus can pass 10 feet (3 meter) tall, but you can maintain medium height with proper pruning.
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: Grow the plant at 60–80 degrees Fahrenheit (15–27 degrees Celsius). You should grow it in USDA hardiness zones 9a–11b.
• Humidity: This is a desert plant, so it needs very low humidity.
• Light: Expose it to full sun. You should grow it in the southern parts of your home.
• Soil: The soil should be sandy.
• Watering: Wait some days after the soil is dry before you water the plant.

13. Peanut Cactus (Echinopsis Chamaecereus)

This is a beautiful cactus with red or orange flowers. The Peanut Cactus has long and thin stems with a fuzzy spine. It is native to Argentina. It is a very beautiful plant that you can grow indoors.

• Size: The Peanut Cactus plant can grow to reach 6 inches (15 centimeters) in height.
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: You should grow this plant in zones 10a–11b. Make sure that the plant is exposed to 32–45 degrees Fahrenheit (0–7 degrees Celsius) in winter.
• Humidity: The humidity levels should be below average. 35–40 is ideal.
• Light: This plant needs full sun to grow. Make sure that it gets at least six hours of sunlight every day.
• Soil: The substrate should be airy and slightly acidic. Ensure that the pot has drainage holes.
• Watering: Wait until the substrate is dry before you water your cactus.

14. Bunny Ears Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys)

This funny cactus looks like the ears of rabbits and is the inspiration for a lot of cute cactus toys. It has clumpy spines on green pad-like stems. The bunny ear cactus is native to central and northern Mexico. You should grow each bunny ear alone in cactus pots. However, you may choose to grow them clumped.

• Size: Opuntia microdasys cactus grows to reach 2-3 feet (60–90 centimeters) tall and 4-5 feet (1.21–1.52 meters) wide if you do not control its growth.
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: This cactus is warmth-loving and grows best at 70–100 degrees Fahrenheit (20–37 degrees Celsius). Grow it in zones 9–11.
• Humidity: The humidity levels should be around or below average.
• Light: Ensure that the plant gets six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Soil: The substrate should be dry, sandy, and well-draining.
• Watering: Like other types of cactus, wait until the substrate is dry before you water your bunny ears.

15. Dwarf Turk’s-Cap Cactus (Melocactus Matanzanus)

This beautiful cactus plant has a carmine or rose-pine flower that looks like a crown. It has spines on its stem and ribs on its green stem. This cactus is best grown as a solitary plant. Do not clump it with others.

• Size: This little cactus can grow 6–9 inches (15–23 centimeters) in diameter. It produces 2 inches (5 centimeters) long spines.
• Temperature and USDA hardiness zone: USDA hardiness zones 10–11 are best for this cactus. The minimum temperature that cactus can tolerate is 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 degree Celsius).
• Humidity: It requires very little humidity. 35 to 45 percent levels are best.
• Light: It needs six or more hours of daily sunlight to grow.
• Soil: The airy substrate should have a pH between 5 and 7.
• Watering: The substrate should always be near-dry. Water this plant once every five to seven days.

Conclusion

Cactus plants may have spines and look very dry, but they can surely be cute when they want to. There are too many cute varieties of cactus that will stun you when you see them.

For example, the Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus, Kawaii Cactus, Feather Cactus, and Old Lady Cactus are so cute that you just can’t stop staring at them. After seeing the beauties above as a plant-lover, you just may not know which cactus succulents to choose!

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