Cactus Decorations
- Acanthocalycium: A small genus known for its spiny, globular to cylindrical stems and vibrant, funnel-shaped flowers. Native to Argentina, these cacti are popular in cultivation for their showy blooms.
- Acanthocereus: Tall, columnar cacti often found in tropical and subtropical regions. They are known for their nocturnal, fragrant white flowers and ribbed, spiny stems.
- Acharagma: Small, globular cacti with a dense covering of spines. Native to Northern Mexico, these plants produce small, but attractive, pale yellow or pink flowers.
- Ancistrocactus: Characterized by their hooked central spines, these small, globular to cylindrical cacti are native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Their flowers are typically yellow or pink.
- Ariocarpus: Unique among cacti for their spineless, tuberculate bodies that resemble rocks. Native to Mexico, they are slow-growing and prized for their small, vibrant flowers.
- Armatocereus: Tall, tree-like cacti with segmented, ribbed stems and large, nocturnal flowers. They are native to Peru and Ecuador and can reach impressive heights.
- Arrojadoa: Slender, columnar cacti from Brazil, known for their elongated, cylindrical stems and bright, tubular flowers that bloom at the stem tips.
- Arthrocereus: A genus of slender, jointed cacti native to Brazil. They have small, white to pink flowers and are often found in rocky habitats.
- Astrophytum: These star-shaped cacti are easily recognized by their unique ribbed bodies and white speckling. They produce large, yellow flowers with red centers and are popular among collectors.
- Austrocactus: Small to medium-sized cacti from Southern Argentina and Chile, known for their spiny stems and colorful flowers that bloom in spring.
- Austrocylindropuntia: Cylindrical, branching cacti native to South America. They have segmented stems and produce small, often colorful flowers.
- Aztekium: Small, slow-growing cacti with a wrinkled, ribbed appearance, native to Mexico. They are highly prized by collectors for their unique appearance and small, pink flowers.
- Bergerocactus: A monotypic genus with a single species, this coastal cactus from California and Baja California has slender, golden spines and small, yellow flowers.
- Blossfeldia: The smallest of all cacti, these tiny, button-like plants are native to high-altitude regions of Bolivia and Argentina. They are notable for their diminutive size and white or pink flowers.
- Brachycereus: Known as the “lava cactus,” this genus is native to the Galápagos Islands. They are small, columnar cacti with spiny, ribbed stems that thrive on volcanic rock.
- Brasilicereus: Slender, columnar cacti from Brazil, often with ribbed stems and large, nocturnal flowers. They are typically found in rocky, mountainous areas.
- Brasiliopuntia: A unique genus with tall, tree-like forms and flat, paddle-shaped stems. Native to South America, these cacti have small, yellow flowers and edible fruits.
- Browningia: Columnar cacti with spiny, ribbed stems and large, funnel-shaped flowers. Native to the Andes, they are often tree-like and can grow quite tall.
- Calymmanthium: A rare genus with a single species, known for its unusual flower that emerges from a specialized structure called a calymma. Native to Peru.
- Carnegiea: The iconic Saguaro cactus, native to the Sonoran Desert. Known for its tall, columnar structure, branching arms, and large, white flowers.
- Cephalocereus: Tall, columnar cacti with long, white, woolly spines that give them a characteristic “old man” appearance. Native to Mexico, they produce small, nocturnal flowers.
- Cephalocleistocactus: Similar to Cleistocactus, but distinguished by its dense, woolly cephalium where flowers emerge. These columnar cacti are native to South America.
- Cereus: Large, columnar cacti native to South America. They are known for their tall, ribbed stems, night-blooming flowers, and edible fruits.
- Cintia: A monotypic genus with a single, small, globular species. Native to Bolivia, it is known for its taproot and tiny, yellow flowers.
- Cipocereus: Slender, columnar cacti from Brazil, often with bluish-green stems and nocturnal flowers. They are adapted to dry, rocky habitats.
- Cleistocactus: Columnar, spiny cacti known for their dense spines and tubular, red or yellow flowers that often do not fully open. Native to the Andes.
- Cochemiea: Small, often clustering cacti with bright, funnel-shaped flowers. Native to Baja California, they are known for their attractive blooms and compact size.
- Coleocephalocereus: Columnar cacti from Brazil, known for their dense, woolly cephalium and nocturnal flowers. The cephalium is often brightly colored, adding to their appeal.
- Consolea: Flat, paddle-shaped cacti similar to Opuntia, but distinguished by their small, spiny pads and bright, yellow flowers. Native to the Caribbean.
- Copiapoa: A genus of small to medium-sized, globular to cylindrical cacti native to the coastal deserts of Chile. They are known for their grayish-green bodies and bright yellow flowers.
- Corryocactus: Spiny, columnar cacti from the Andes, known for their ribbed stems and large, often yellow flowers. They are adapted to high-altitude environments.
- Corynopuntia: Low-growing, spiny cacti with small, segmented stems. They produce small, yellow or greenish flowers and are native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico.
- Coryphantha: Small to medium-sized, globular cacti with prominent tubercles and central spines. Native to North and Central America, they produce yellow or pink flowers at the crown.
- Cumulopuntia: Low-growing, mat-forming cacti with small, segmented stems and dense spines. Native to South America, they are adapted to high-altitude environments.
- Cylindropuntia: Commonly known as chollas, these cacti have cylindrical, segmented stems covered in spines. They produce colorful flowers and are native to arid regions of North and Central America.
- Dendrocereus: Tree-like cacti with tall, columnar stems and large, white, nocturnal flowers. Native to the Caribbean, they are adapted to coastal environments.
- Denmoza: A small genus of columnar cacti from Argentina, known for their ribbed stems and large, funnel-shaped flowers that range from red to orange.
- Discocactus: Small, globular cacti with spiny, ribbed bodies and fragrant, white, nocturnal flowers. Native to Brazil, they are often cultivated for their unique appearance.
- Disocactus: Epiphytic or lithophytic cacti with flat, trailing stems and large, showy flowers. Native to Central and South America, they are often grown as ornamental plants.
- Echinocactus: Large, globular cacti with heavily ribbed bodies and dense spines. Native to Mexico, they produce large, yellow flowers and are often called “barrel cacti.”
- Echinocereus: A diverse genus of small to medium-sized, cylindrical cacti with colorful, showy flowers. Native to North America, they are popular in cultivation.
- Echinomastus: Small, solitary cacti with heavily spined, globular to cylindrical stems. Native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, they produce small, colorful flowers.
- Echinopsis: A large genus of globular to columnar cacti, known for their large, fragrant, and often night-blooming flowers. Native to South America, they are popular in cultivation.
- Epiphyllum: Commonly known as “orchid cacti,” these epiphytic plants have flat, leaf-like stems and large, showy flowers. Native to Central and South America, they are often grown as houseplants.
- Epithelantha: Tiny, button-like cacti with densely spined bodies. Native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, they produce small, pink or white flowers.
- Eriosyce: A genus of small to medium-sized, globular cacti with spiny stems and large, colorful flowers. Native to Chile and Argentina, they are adapted to arid environments.
- Escobaria: Small, globular to cylindrical cacti with spiny, tuberculate stems and colorful flowers. Native to North and Central America, they are often grown for their ornamental value.
- Escontria: A monotypic genus with a single, tall, columnar species known as “Barrel cactus.” Native to Mexico, it produces large, yellow flowers and edible fruits.
- Espostoa: Tall, columnar cacti covered in dense, woolly spines, giving them a “hairy” appearance. Native to the Andes, they produce small, nocturnal flowers.
- Espostoopsis: Similar to Espostoa, but distinguished by their smaller size and less dense woolly covering. Native to Brazil, they are columnar and produce small, white flowers.
- Eulychnia: Columnar cacti with ribbed stems and large, funnel-shaped flowers. Native to Chile and Peru, they are often tree-like and can reach impressive heights.
- Facheiroa: Tall, columnar cacti from Brazil, known for their ribbed stems and large, white flowers that bloom at night. They are often found in rocky, mountainous areas.
- Ferocactus: Large, globular to cylindrical cacti with heavily ribbed bodies and long, hooked spines. Native to North America, they are known for their large, showy flowers and barrel-shaped bodies.
- Frailea: Small, globular cacti with ribbed, often flattened stems. Native to South America, they produce small, yellow flowers and are often self-fertile.
- Geohintonia: A monotypic genus with a single species, this small, globular cactus is native to Northern Mexico. It is known for its distinctive ribbed body and small, pink flowers.
- Grusonia: A genus of low-growing, spiny cacti with segmented stems. Native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico, they produce small, yellow flowers.
- Gymnocalycium: Small to medium-sized, globular cacti with ribbed bodies and spiny tubercles. Native to South America, they are popular for their colorful flowers and easy cultivation.
- Haageocereus: Slender, columnar cacti from Peru, known for their ribbed stems and small, white flowers. They are adapted to coastal and high-altitude environments.
- Harrisia: Tall, columnar cacti with ribbed stems and large, white, nocturnal flowers. Native to the Caribbean and South America, they produce edible fruits.
- Hatiora: Epiphytic cacti with segmented, jointed stems and small, colorful flowers. Native to Brazil, they are often grown as ornamental plants.
- Hylocereus: A genus of climbing cacti known for their large, fragrant, night-blooming flowers and edible fruits, commonly known as dragon fruit. Native to Central and South America.
- Isolatocereus: A rare, columnar cactus native to Mexico. It is distinguished by its solitary growth habit and large, white flowers.
- Jasminocereus: A genus of columnar cacti from the Galápagos Islands, known for their ribbed stems and large, white, night-blooming flowers.
- Lasiocereus: Columnar cacti with ribbed stems and dense spines, native to Peru. They produce large, white, nocturnal flowers and are adapted to coastal environments.
- Leocereus: A little-known genus of slender, columnar cacti native to the Caribbean. They are distinguished by their ribbed stems and small, white flowers.
- Lepismium: Epiphytic cacti with trailing, segmented stems and small, colorful flowers. Native to South America, they are often grown as ornamental plants.
- Leptocereus: A genus of slender, columnar cacti from the Caribbean, known for their ribbed stems and large, white flowers. They are often found in coastal areas.
- Leuchtenbergia: A monotypic genus with a single species, this small, tuberculate cactus resembles an agave. Native to Mexico, it produces large, yellow flowers.
- Lophophora: Known as “peyote,” this small, spineless cactus is native to Mexico and the Southwestern United States. It is known for its psychoactive alkaloids and small, pink flowers.
- Maihuenia: A genus of low-growing, mat-forming cacti with small, succulent leaves. Native to South America, they produce small, yellow or white flowers.
- Maihueniopsis: Similar to Maihuenia, but with segmented, spiny stems. Native to South America, they are adapted to high-altitude environments.
- Mammillaria: One of the largest and most diverse cactus genera, Mammillaria includes small, globular cacti with tubercles and colorful flowers. Native to North and Central America.
- Mammilloydia: A monotypic genus with a single species, this small, globular cactus is native to Mexico. It is known for its dense spines and small, pink flowers.
- Matucana: A genus of small, globular to cylindrical cacti with ribbed stems and large, funnel-shaped flowers. Native to Peru, they are popular in cultivation.
- Melocactus: Known for their distinctive cephalium, a woolly structure that develops on mature plants and produces small, colorful flowers. Native to the Caribbean and South America.
- Micranthocereus: Slender, columnar cacti from Brazil, known for their ribbed stems and small, colorful flowers that bloom at night.
- Micropuntia: A small genus of low-growing, spiny cacti with segmented stems. Native to the Southwestern United States, they produce small, yellow flowers.
- Mila: A genus of small, spiny cacti native to Peru, known for their ribbed stems and small, white flowers. They are often found in rocky, high-altitude environments.
- Miqueliopuntia: A rare genus of cacti with segmented stems and dense spines, native to Chile. They produce small, yellow flowers and are adapted to arid environments.
- Myrtillocactus: Tall, tree-like cacti with ribbed stems and small, white flowers. Native to Mexico, they produce edible berries known as “garambullo.”
- Neobuxbaumia: Large, columnar cacti native to Mexico, known for their tall, ribbed stems and small, white flowers. They are often found in dry, rocky habitats.
- Neolloydia: Small, globular to cylindrical cacti with ribbed stems and spiny tubercles. Native to Mexico, they produce small, pink or yellow flowers.
- Neoraimondia: A genus of tall, columnar cacti native to Peru, known for their ribbed stems and large, white flowers. They are often found in dry, rocky environments.
- Neowerdermannia: Small, globular cacti with ribbed stems and dense spines. Native to Bolivia and Argentina, they produce small, white or pink flowers.
- Obregonia: A monotypic genus with a single species, this small, globular cactus is native to Mexico. It is known for its tuberculate, star-shaped body and small, white flowers.
- Opuntia: One of the most widespread cactus genera, Opuntia includes species with flat, paddle-shaped stems and large, colorful flowers. They are native to the Americas and are commonly known as prickly pears.
- Oreocereus: Tall, columnar cacti covered in dense, woolly spines, giving them a “hairy” appearance. Native to the Andes, they produce small, nocturnal flowers.
- Oroya: A genus of small, globular cacti native to Peru, known for their ribbed stems and small, yellow or red flowers. They are adapted to high-altitude environments.
- Ortegocactus: A monotypic genus with a single species, this small, globular cactus is native to Mexico. It is known for its dense spines and small, yellow flowers.
- Pachycereus: Large, columnar cacti native to Mexico, known for their tall, ribbed stems and small, white flowers. They are often found in dry, rocky habitats.
- Parodia: A diverse genus of small, globular to cylindrical cacti with ribbed stems and colorful flowers. Native to South America, they are popular in cultivation.
- Pediocactus: Small, globular cacti with spiny, tuberculate stems and small, colorful flowers. Native to the Southwestern United States, they are adapted to high-altitude environments.
- Pelecyphora: Small, globular cacti with unique, scale-like tubercles. Native to Mexico, they produce small, pink flowers and are often cultivated for their unusual appearance.
- Peniocereus: Slender, columnar cacti with ribbed stems and large, white, nocturnal flowers. Native to North and Central America, they produce edible fruits.
- Pereskia: One of the few cactus genera with true leaves, Pereskia includes species with woody stems and large, colorful flowers. They are native to the Caribbean and Central and South America.
- Pereskiopsis: A genus of leafy, shrubby cacti with small, colorful flowers. Native to Central and South America, they are often used as grafting stock for other cacti.
- Pierrebraunia: A rare genus of columnar cacti native to Brazil, known for their ribbed stems and large, nocturnal flowers. They are often found in rocky, mountainous areas.
- Pilosocereus: Tall, columnar cacti with ribbed stems and dense, woolly spines. Native to the Caribbean and South America, they produce large, white flowers.
- Polaskia: A genus of columnar cacti with ribbed stems and small, white flowers. Native to Mexico, they are often found in dry, rocky habitats.
- Praecereus: A small genus of slender, columnar cacti native to South America. They are known for their ribbed stems and small, white flowers.
- Pseudoacanthocereus: A genus of slender, columnar cacti from Brazil, known for their ribbed stems and large, white flowers. They are often found in dry, rocky habitats.
- Pseudorhipsalis: Epiphytic cacti with trailing, segmented stems and small, colorful flowers. Native to Central and South America, they are often grown as ornamental plants.
- Pterocactus: A genus of small, spiny cacti with segmented stems. Native to Argentina, they produce small, yellow or red flowers and are adapted to arid environments.
- Pygmaeocereus: A genus of small, globular cacti native to Peru, known for their ribbed stems and small, white, nocturnal flowers. They are often found in high-altitude environments.
- Quiabentia: A genus of leafy, shrubby cacti with spiny stems and small, colorful flowers. Native to South America, they are often found in dry, rocky habitats.
- Rauhocereus: A rare genus of slender, columnar cacti native to Peru, known for their ribbed stems and small, white flowers. They are often found in dry, rocky environments.
- Rebutia: A diverse genus of small, globular cacti with ribbed stems and colorful flowers. Native to South America, they are popular in cultivation.
- Rhipsalis: Epiphytic cacti with trailing, segmented stems and small, white or pink flowers. Native to Central and South America, they are often grown as houseplants.
- Samaipaticereus: A rare genus of columnar cacti native to Bolivia, known for their ribbed stems and large, white flowers. They are often found in rocky, mountainous areas.
- Schlumbergera: Known as “Christmas cacti,” these epiphytic cacti have flat, segmented stems and large, colorful flowers that bloom in winter. Native to Brazil, they are popular houseplants.
- Sclerocactus: Small, globular to cylindrical cacti with spiny, tuberculate stems and small, colorful flowers. Native to the Southwestern United States, they are adapted to arid environments.
- Selenicereus: A genus of climbing cacti with large, fragrant, night-blooming flowers. Native to Central and South America, they are often grown as ornamental plants.
- Stenocactus: Small, globular cacti with heavily ribbed stems and spiny tubercles. Native to Mexico, they produce small, white or pink flowers.
- Stenocereus: Tall, columnar cacti with ribbed stems and large, white flowers. Native to Mexico and the Caribbean, they are often found in dry, rocky habitats.
- Stephanocereus: A rare genus of columnar cacti native to Brazil, known for their ribbed stems and large, nocturnal flowers. They are often found in rocky, mountainous areas.
- Stetsonia: A genus of tall, columnar cacti with ribbed stems and large, white flowers. Native to South America, they are often found in dry, rocky habitats.
- Strombocactus: Small, globular cacti with ribbed stems and dense spines. Native to Mexico, they produce small, white or pink flowers.
- Sulcorebutia: A genus of small, globular cacti with ribbed stems and colorful flowers. Native to Bolivia, they are popular in cultivation.
- Tacinga: A genus of flat, paddle-shaped cacti similar to Opuntia, but distinguished by their small, spiny pads and bright, yellow flowers. Native to Brazil.
- Tephrocactus: A genus of small, segmented cacti with spiny stems and small, white or pink flowers. Native to South America, they are adapted to arid environments.
- Thelocactus: A genus of small, globular cacti with ribbed stems and colorful flowers. Native to Mexico, they are popular in cultivation.
- Tunilla: A genus of low-growing, spiny cacti with segmented stems. Native to South America, they produce small, yellow or red flowers.
- Turbinicarpus: A genus of small, globular cacti with tuberculate stems and colorful flowers. Native to Mexico, they are often grown for their unique appearance.
- Uebelmannia: A genus of small, globular cacti with ribbed stems and spiny tubercles. Native to Brazil, they produce small, yellow or pink flowers.
- Weberbauerocereus: A genus of tall, columnar cacti with ribbed stems and large, white flowers. Native to Peru, they are often found in dry, rocky habitats.
- Weberocereus: A genus of climbing cacti with ribbed stems and large, fragrant, nocturnal flowers. Native to Central and South America, they are often grown as ornamental plants.
- xPacherocactus: A hybrid genus created by crossing species from different genera, typically combining features from both parent plants.
- Yavia: A monotypic genus with a single species, this small, globular cactus is native to Argentina. It is known for its ribbed body and small, yellow flowers.
- Yungasocereus: A rare genus of columnar cacti native to Bolivia, known for their ribbed stems and large, white flowers. They are often found in rocky, mountainous areas.