Though my main birthday request was to stay home and clean, another one was to go and find a pretty cactus to bring indoors. Yes, it might sound crazy to have an indoor cactus, especially with young children around, but I was sure there had to be a spineless one that would definitely be kid friendly enough to have inside. Thus, Ben took me to a local cactus nursery to see if we could find one that fit the bill.
The nursery looked small, but there were so many different varieties all over the place. Not only that, they were giant cacti that were planted over 40 years ago. Those were insane! The owner lives on the property and has been selling cacti for over 50 years; he had so many different varieties! Ben and I had a good time walking around looking at all the different types. Of course, we had to be careful when we’d take a step back because there were prickly guys everywhere!
We found some cacti that had the shape I was looking for (and would do well indoors), but they had little spines! That was no bueno for being kid friendly. We were just about to give up our search for one when we spotted a little guy about 2 feet tall looking nice and spineless! I internally did a happy dance. The owner informed us that it was a type of mutated cacti and it indeed is spineless. We paid for the little guy and took him home. I still need to get my cactus in a ceramic pot and find the perfect spot in our house. Once I do, I’ll introduce you to him! Are you a cactus lover or do the spines intimidate you?
Cacti are my favourite plant. They never disappointed me.
And they have the most beautiful blossoms in my opinion!
Greetings from Germany! 🙂
We’re big cacti fans!! What a great birthday treat.
oh how i look them. they are so structural and interesting, but apparently i am an over nurtured. i kill em as fast as i can buy them. i do way better with plants that let me love on em.
I need a cactus 🙂
I’ve never heard of a cactus nursery, how cool. The angles and textures in these photos are beautiful. Hope you had a fun day!
My husband loves cacti and succulents. He would have a whole cactus farm if he could. We have quite a few plants outdoors and a few indoors that the kids can’t get to. He’s had one since high school that he took care of and he happened to break a piece off (it was at his parents house) and it’s “Offspring” is now residing in our house. We have one that blooms pretty purple flowers every spring. I think that one is my favorite.
I love them! What is the nursery called and where is it? My boyfriend and I have been collecting all kinds of crazy cactus and succulents.. we’re in the San Diego area so we’re not too far away.. thanks!! 🙂
I adore them too! we have a couple little ones we keep up high inside but i’d love to find a spineless one someday too! i love how simple and modern they are 🙂
a cactus nursery…that’s so cool! I do love cacti and I have quite a few succulents as well. I can’t wait to see your new cactus!
Rebecca @ tr[i]b[e]cca
I love cactus. I have never heard of a spineless one, I will have to check it out.