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ARIOCARPUS
Ariocarpus Cactus is one of the unique cactus, because it does not have thorns on
the stem. In addition, this cactus has prism-shaped leaves, some are curved, blunt
and pointy. Cactus leaves are very beautiful with various colors. The colors of
these cactus flowers are also varied, some are purple, white, pink, yellow and red.
2. ASTROPHYTUM
This type of cactus has a star-like stem or star fruit and is estimated to have
more than 100 species worldwide. Astrophytum is a cactus that is easy to flower. To
stimulate flower discharge is to put it in a hot place around 40oC, but not too
much sun. The flowers produced are very beautiful, some are yellow, red pink, and
so on. But this cactus is very slow growth.
3. CEREUS TETRAGONOUS
Cereus tetragonous type cactus is a native American cactus, which can reach nearly
2 meters in height. This cactus has a castle-like shape and is best suited for
potted plants or hedges.
4. CHEPALOCEREUS SENILIS
This cactus earned the nickname old man cactus because it looks like a human whose
entire body surface is covered in long white hair like gray like a parent. Her
white hair can reach 12 cm in length. So that this type of cactus can grow
optimally, it must be placed in a place that has sufficient heat with temperatures
ranging from 32o-40oC.
5. ECHINOCACTUS GRUSONII
This cactus is commonly called the golden barrel, originating from Mexico and
Texas. The uniqueness of this cactus is its shape that resembles a large barrel. In
Indonesia, many ornamental cactus lovers collect this type of cactus, and are
usually willing to buy at a high price for quality cactus.
6. ECHINOFOSSULOCACTUS
This type of cactus has a dark green stem and is surrounded by a sharp sharp thorn.
Its growth is relatively slow, to be able to issue beautiful flowers takes about 3
years. The flowers are very beautiful and have a variety of colors according to the
type, such as Echinofossulocactus captonogonous has a white flower color,
Echinofossulocactus telli has a red flower color, Echinofossulocactus phyllacantus
has a yellow flower color.
7. FEROCACTUS
This type of cactus has curved round stems and sharp pink spines. The uniqueness of
this type of cactus compared to other types of cactus is if other types of cactus
use flowers as its appeal, then this type uses thorns as its appeal.
8. GYMNOCALYCIUM
Gymnocalycium comes from Greek which means bare petals. This is because the flower
buds are not covered with thorns at all. This type of cactus comes from South
America which has very beautiful flowers.
9. HAWORTHIA ATTENUATA
This type of cactus originates from South Africa and is generally shaped like aloe
vera. Usually referred to as a zebra plant because it has features similar to
zebra. This cactus has a high tolerance level for low light conditions so it is
best if it is placed indoors.
14. MELOCACTUS
This type of cactus originates from several regions in America, such as the
Caribbean, Mexico, South America, Peru, and Brazil. Melocactus is round like a
melon and has 30-40 different species.
15. PARODIA
This type of cactus has a shape like a thorny ball. To put this type of cactus
should be in a shady place, because this cactus is a cactus that does not like
being exposed to direct sunlight. The flower of this cactus is very beautiful and
has several colors such as red, yellow and pink.