Cacti

Cacti belong to the broad succulent family – plants able to survive drought by storing water in fleshy leaves or stems. Here you will find a selection of hardy, low-maintenance varieties with a striking look, perfect for the home, the office, or as an unusual gift.

Why Choose Cacti and Succulents?

• Toughness: They go long stretches without water and forgive even a forgetful owner.
• Striking shapes: Spines, rosettes, and rich green leaves bring a touch of the desert indoors.
• Easy care: Perfect for absolute beginners.

How to Care for Cacti and Succulents?

• Light: As much direct sun as possible – a south or west-facing window.
• Watering: Only once the soil is completely dry; almost none in winter.
• Soil: Well-draining soil with sand or perlite, never standing water.
• Temperature: 18–25 °C, cooler in winter (10–15 °C) is fine.

Cacti and Succulents as a Gift

A small cactus or succulent in a nice pot is an original gift that lasts – unlike cut flowers, the recipient does not need to water it right away.

Frequently asked questions about cacti

How do I care for cacti?
Give them as much direct sun as possible (a south or west window), water only when the substrate is completely dry and in winter hardly at all. They need a permeable soil with sand or perlite and a temperature of 18–25 °C, over winter cooler is fine (10–15 °C).

Are cacti suitable for beginners?
Yes, they are resistant, undemanding and last long without watering, forgiving even a forgetful owner.

Is a cactus suitable as a gift?
Yes, a small cactus or succulent in a nice pot is an original gift that will delight for a long time. Unlike cut flowers, the recipient does not have to water it right away.

How do cacti differ from other succulents?
Read the article Cacti and succulents: the difference and care.