These prickly little friends come in all shapes, colors, and patterns from Mammillaria, Opuntia, Rhipsalis, to Echinopsis and everything in between. Desert cacti are native to the arid, sun-baked regions of the Americas. They are characterized by their thick, rigid stems (spheres, columns, or pads) covered in spines, which are adaptations for extreme drought tolerance. Their primary purpose is to store water and protect themselves from intense sun, making their care requirements simple: maximum light and maximum neglect. Find our care guide here! The plant photos shown are our stock images used to represent the general appearance, size, and quality of the plant you’ll receive. Please remember that each plant is unique—natural variations in color, shape, and size are completely normal!
