Thursday, December 19, 2013

The 10 Most Beautiful Cacti From Around The World


The cactus is a rare and stunning creation of nature. Originally grown to be eaten by royalty.

1. Cereus Repandus (Dragon Fruit Cactus)
Found in South America as well as the nearby ABC Islands of the Dutch Caribbean.



2. Opuntia Microdasys (Bunny Ears Cactus, Bunny Cactus or Polka-dot Cactus)
Native to central and northern Mexico.



3. Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars (Chin Cactus) ~ Native to South America

 


4. Echinopsis (Hedgehog Cacti, Sea-Urchin Cactus or Easter Lily Cactus) ~ Native to South America
 
 

5. Argentine Giant Cactus ~ Native to Argentina

 
 
6. Opuntia (Prickly Pear Cactus) ~ Native to Mexico 
 
 
7. Saguaro Cactus ~ Native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona.
 
 
 
8. Giant Starfish Cactus ~ Native to small parts of Texas and Mexico.
 
 
9. Mammilaria Grahamii (Fishhook Pincushion Cactus)
 
 
 
10. Barrel Cactus ~ Found in the Southwest Desert of North America.
 
 

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