Here is a list of easy-to-grow cacti and succulents that are great for beginners!
- Rattail Cactus (Aporocactus flagelliformis)
- Bishop's Cap, Goat's Horn, Star Cactus (Astrophytum capricorne)
- Bearded Cactus, Beetle Cactus, Old Man Cactus (Cephalocereus senilis)
- Peanut Cactus (Chamaecereus silvestri)
- Pincushion, Powder Puff (Mammillaria bocasana)
- Owl's Eyes (Mammillaria parkinsonii)
- Bunny Ears, Prickly Pear (Opuntia microdasys)
- Crown Cactus, Red Crown (Rebutia kupperiana)
- Torch Cactus (Trichocereus spachianus)
- Pinwheel (Aeonium haworthii)
- Chinese Rubber Plant, Jade Plant, Silver Crassula, Money Tree (Crassula argentea)
- Necklace Vine (Crassula perforata)
- Dwarf Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia splendens)
- Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii)
- Crystal Cactus, Pearly Dots (Haworthia papillosa)
- African Hat Plant (Hoodia rosea)
- Lamb's Ears, Panda Plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa)
- Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana hybrids)
- Giant Burro's Tail, Lamb's Tail, Live Forever, Stonecrop (Sedum spp)
Guide created: 04/06/06 (updated 10/22/09)


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