Cacti are definitely one of the weirdest plants! They come in many different shapes, and if you want to have the best cacti in your collection, take a look at these unique and wonderful cacti that I have collected for you in this collection.
1. Arizona rainbow cactus
If you're looking for unusual specimens, this plant is for you. The spines are reddish-purple in color and turn yellow or light pink when ripe.
2. "Bright Things"
It is made up of a number of growth points, forming a bizarre blue-green sculpture that looks like the creature is from another planet. Cacti have hairy areolas and small black spines. #Autumn Life Check-in Season#
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3. Totem poles
The long, smooth cactus is another rather rare plant. It's a natural mutation that causes the plant to grow into huge, weird, but fun cacti in its own way.
4. Chocolate cactus or chocolate cactus
It looks like a peculiar mutation of the color of chocolate, which makes it a very peculiar cactus. Outwardly, it resembles some kind of mushroom. #Wonderful Writing Challenge#
5. Cockscomb short-horned lizard
This species is distinguished by its wavy growth pattern. The deep purple needle tip grows along the curves of the plant, giving it a bizarre appearance.
6. Alonso Turbo Fruit
It is rare in nature and grows only on rocky slopes around 1,900 meters above sea level. It is listed as an endangered species.
7. Dinosaur back
Native to northern and central Mexico, this unusual variety can grow to an extraordinary height of 5 meters and looks like a truly magnificent sculpture.
8. Cactus or Eve needle
Shrub cactus, leaf-green yellow cone-shaped. This succulent plant does not require special care and, under favorable conditions, produces reddish flowers from mid-spring to mid-summer.
9. Ruby balls
A unique, eye-catching option with bright colors, most commonly in various shades of red, sometimes purple, yellow, white, or orange. Under the right conditions, the ruby ball will produce pale pink flowers and grayish-green fruits.
10. Human brain cactus
True to its name, this cactus is shaped like a human brain and is definitely one of the weirdest cacti you can grow. To make it look more impressive, it can be planted in pots in the shape of a skull or head.
11. Gold Barrel
The spherical shape of the stem gives it a special appearance. It grows very slowly, and when the sun is shining, it produces yellow flowers.
12. Lilliputian cactus
The plant looks like a cluster of small green balls that are closely adjacent to each other with small white spots. It's weird and cute.
13. Creeping Demons
Creeping demons are native to Mexico and have white, sharp spines that grow horizontally on the ground. From afar, it looks like a group of thorn snakes.
14. Texas calendula
It looks like a small pumpkin, but its large, hard spines can cause massive damage, and these spines are enough to even cripple a horse or cow.
15. Teddy bear cactus
He looks like a creepy animal in a fur coat. It is quite large in size and is one of the most unique and rare cacti that can be grown.
16. Eagle cactus
It can be called a close relative of Texas calendula. This cactus has curved spines that resemble the talons of an eagle.
17. Silver Torch
This columnar cactus looks like a tall silver torch. It can reach an impressive height of 3 meters and produces red flowers in the shape of a carrot.
18. Cactus or prickly pear of cactus
The shape is similar to that of a regular cactus, but its reddish-purple color is different. This cactus produces orange-red flowers in the spring, and after flowering, it bears slender purple fruits.
19. Paper thorn cactus
A low-growing, low-growing cactus with flat, paper-like spines that bend as it grows in length. A cactus with paper thorns cannot grow above 30 cm because its segments can easily fall off the mother plant.
20. Variable helix genus
A rather rare cactus with a striking appearance - spirally twisting columns in a clockwise direction with sharp spines between the discs. This succulent requires good drainage and bright sunlight.
21. Monstroosa
This peculiar cactus has a deep purple color with tiny white hairballs evenly scattered on top.
22. Godzilla
A stocky cactus that looks like a pile of triangular stones stacked on top of each other. In autumn or early winter, colorful flowers bloom from the tips of the hair.
23. Dead man's finger
The stems of this cactus are conical in shape, protruding from the ground like fingers, and are grayish-brown stubs.
24. Grandma cactus
This species is one of the most popular cacti, with a spherical stem covered with small, hairy white spines. In late winter or early spring, purple flowers adorn succulents.
25. Long-haired cactus
As the name suggests, the cylindrical trunk of the old cactus is covered with long, soft gray hairs. This is a must-have in your unique collection of succulents.