Round cactus: species, description and cultivation

The cactus is one of the most common and easy-to-care indoor plants. He earned his popularity several decades ago and throughout this time has retained the love of many of our compatriots. One of the most popular varieties of this plant are round (also called spherical) cacti, which include a large number of subspecies.

A distinctive feature of cacti is the presence of needles. Consider the most popular round cactus varieties.

These cacti are considered quite exotic, as they are found only in the mountains of Ecuador and Peru. These succulents have a rounded shape only at the beginning of their growth and development, and in adulthood they change it to a columnar shape.

Globular Espostoas have an original feature that distinguishes them from the rest of the plants in this group. So, on the surface of the plant there is a fluffy edge, which is formed by the accumulation of a huge amount of white woolly hairs.

This variety unites in its composition 25 genera, which grow naturally in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, etc. The maximum plant height is 1 meter. A distinctive characteristic of such cacti is their intensely pronounced ribbing. On the tops of the ribs, there are thorns of different colors, from red to yellow.

Notocactus attracts many lovers of such plants, engaged in their cultivation at home. This is due to the fact that the flowers of the plant are of extraordinary beauty. The flowers can be colored orange or yellow and are bell-shaped.

This plant is one of the most original and unusual in its appearance. This cactus is quite large in size. It should be said that the cultivation of this cactus is prohibited.

A parody cactus is one of the brightest and most unusual representatives of this genus of plants. This is a typical representative of domestic cacti. It blooms from a very young age. Not only thorns come out of a cactus, but also dense white hairs. The flowers are located at the top of the plant and look a little like chamomile in appearance, having a light yellow color. However, a thin red branch emerges from the center of the flower, giving a zest to the succulent's appearance.

This ornamental plant has a very attractive and unusual appearance. Thanks to the long colored spines of the cactus, which braid the succulent along the entire diameter, the plant has received a second, more poetic name among the people - the "Golden Ball".

Lubivia is a small, delicate and sophisticated cactus.

The red flowers of the Rebutia immediately attract attention. If you do not look closely, it is difficult to guess that such a bright and unusual plant is by its nature an ordinary round cactus.

Despite the fact that succulents are one of the most unpretentious plants to care for, in order for them to actively grow and develop, and also have the opportunity to bloom, it is necessary to follow simple rules and adhere to the general recommendations of specialists.

When it comes to watering, cacti don't require a lot of water. Do not overdo it with the amount and frequency of adding liquid to the soil where the cactus grows - otherwise the roots of the plant will rot and it will die.

The soil in which you grow the cactus should be rather loose, which will ensure that enough air reaches the roots of the plant, which means that natural aeration processes will take place.

Another requirement is sufficient lighting. These succulents prefer natural sunlight, but in the absence of such, they can be content with artificial lighting.

Cacti are plants surrounded by an aura of mystery and enigma. Consider some interesting facts related to such plants.

• The cactus is not only a popular ornamental plant, but also a food product. In many countries around the world, it is consumed as a stand-alone snack or used as an ingredient in a salad.
• It is believed that succulents have the ability to absorb negative energy, so they are often placed next to the door.
• Many people believe that in addition to negative energy, cacti are capable of absorbing harmful radiation, which is why they are often placed near computers or other electronic devices.

Thus, it can be announced that round cacti are quite popular flowers. This prevalence is explained by the rather attractive appearance of succulents, as well as their unpretentiousness and undemanding care.

See below for tips on replanting cactus.