Unique Hanging Cactus Varieties

Try hanging orchid cacti from branches of large trees.

Hanging cactus varieties. Disocactus flagelliformis or the rat tail cactus is a striking hanging cactus. The Opunta albispina cactus or angel wings cactus is a member of the prickly pear family that grows evenly spaced. Other types of succulents and cacti with fleshy stems and leaves also look spectacular hanging from baskets.

The varieties in this category grow and trail at different rates but all propagate readily from stem cuttings. Orchid cactus in a hanging pot Orchid cactus is an easy plant to grow as it copes with neglect. Like the Rhipsalis cereuscula above the rat tail cactus is an epiphyte growing in trees in its native habitat.

Sedum Burrito is one of these species that makes great hanging pot succulent. Colademononis 16 Eulychnia saint-pieana. Variegated String Of Pearls Senecio Rowleyanus Variegata String Of.

Other types of cacti that can survive under conditions closer to zero degrees Fahrenheit include the Fishhook Barrel Cactus also known as Ferocactus wislizeni and the Santa Rita Prickly Pear Cactus also known as Opuntia santa-rita. Disocactus produce dazzling blooms and are widely grown as ornamental plants. Hanging Trailing Cascading and Spilling.

However this cactus has plenty of short fine fuzzy-looking spines. 18 Stunning Hanging Succulents And Trailing Cacti. The Peanut Cactus grows in clumps and are ideal for both hanging planters and ground cover.

1 Hairy Cactus Types. Pinks reds whites yellows oranges and shades in between. They look amazing when they grow a lot of long stems with a dense foliage.