The bright pink flowers are tubular and appear along the lengths of the stems. When it flowers, this cactus really puts on an incredible display. Each stem has numerous ribs and these are covered with tiny, golden spines. It has the most amazing long green, hanging stems that can grow to a length of 3.3 feet (1 m). This lovely flowering cactus is a favorite with many indoor plant growers. It’s a good one to grow in a hanging pot or in a pot that has a trellis to support the many stems and branches. The plant itself has a creeping habit with long cylindrical stems that are blue-green in color. These flowers can be up to 5.2 inches (13 cm) long and can reach a diameter of 3.6 inches (9 cm). The outer petals or segments of the flowers are a gorgeous deep pink color and the inner petals are pure white and tinged with a blush of pink. But, the flowers are absolutely magnificent and are quite prolific. This is slightly different from the other cacti on our list as it only flowers at night. The plant itself can grow to a height of around 6.6 feet (2 m). The dark green stems are covered with white wooly flakes giving the plant a speckled appearance. Rather dangerous-looking brown spines grow from the areoles on the ridges of the ribs. The cactus plant grows as a globular stem with 5 to 10 very distinct ribs. They grow on the crown and usually appear in summer. These blooms are canary yellow and can be up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) long. When looking at this rather spiny cactus, you won’t believe the beauty that it displays when it flowers. To add to the allure, the bright green stem is covered with numerous tiny white hairy scales which give the plant a mottled appearance. This gives the appearance of a Bishop’s cap from above. It is strongly segmented into five plump sections. The cactus itself grows as a solitary stem that is spineless. To add to their beauty, these flowers are also sweetly-scented. These grow from the crown and can reach a length of 3 inches (7.5 cm). This is a delightful little blooming cactus plant that has the most spectacular glossy yellow flowers. The cactus stems are arranged in a flat rosette and have no spines. This is regarded as a geophyte cactus in that it grows low to the ground and will retract even further into the soil during severe drought conditions. The flowers look even more spectacular because they grow from the white wooly crown on top of the cactus. This interesting cactus with flowers has large bright pink flowers that can be up to 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. 1 Ariocarpus fissuratus (False Peyote or Living Rock) Here’s a collection of the most spectacular flowering cacti that you’re ever going to come across. However, did you know that some species of cacti have the most spectacular flowers you could imagine?Īlthough many people grow cacti because they’re so easy to take care of, when they flower, you will be amazed at the vibrancy and beauty of the blooms that appear on these seemingly sometimes plain, thorny plants. It’s part of their natural reproductive system that ensures their survival in the wild. If you’re a cactus enthusiast, you’ll know that most cacti have the ability to flower.

Cactus with flowers