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 Cactus plants are not just weird-looking with their thorny or prickly foliage. No, you can find some flowering cactus plants as well. The best part is they are houseplants that are always on-trend. You find them in different colors, shapes, and sizes. So, if you want to give your neighbors some competition in having the best outdoor and indoor garden, Plantly will help you choose these flowering varieties to grow that are sure to do the trick. Stunning Flowering Cactus Plants To embrace your inner-crazy side, you can invest in these gorgeous indoor cactus plants. Or you can place them in your succulent garden. The best part is they store water in the foliage, making them hardy plants. The other fantastic thing is you can grow them outside or inside your living space. So branch out with these excellent choices. Christmas Cactus Now, this is one flowering cactus without a prickly side. Instead, the blossoms develop into pink or red flowers that emerge from the ends. Another exciting...

 One of the downsides of growing houseplants can be keeping the environment humid enough to maintain the health of tropical plants, which often need jungle-like conditions to truly thrive. This is not a problem for cactus aficionados, as these desert plants appreciate dry air and average room temperatures. Although some sun is necessary for cactus health, many species can get by on three hours a day, and supplementary lighting can help specimens living in north-facing windows. A happy cactus may even surprise you with vibrant blooms, a bonus for plants that already thrill with otherworldly shapes and spiny textures. The slow growth and easy care requirements of these popular varieties will add charm to mixed container plantings and make elegant standalone specimens as well. Tip For most cacti, soil with good drainage is one of the keys to success.   Angel Wings Cactus The Opunta albispina cactus, also known as an angel wing cactus or bunny ears cactus is a member of the prickl...

  If you’re looking to add a little variety to your plant collection, consider cacti. Intimidated by sharp spines? Don’t worry. Some types of cactus plants have no spines at all. Plus, many cacti have fun and attractive features like white hairs, yellow flowers, or whimsical shapes. Even better, cacti grow slowly and need low maintenance.  You won’t need to repot, prune, feed, or water cactus plants very often. Other succulent plants are easily mistaken for cactus plants. Cacti are succulents with woody or herbaceous stems that contain chlorophyll. The fleshy stems store water and perform photosynthesis to feed the plant. Unlike other succulents, cactus plants have cushion-like areoles on the surface of the stems. Most cacti have spines. Cactus spines actually are modified leaves that protect the cactus plant from munching by wildlife and help to shade the surface of the plant. Cacti make outstanding landscape specimens and houseplants if given the few simple care steps they n...