Native to central South America, the ball cactus or Parodia magnifica is the ideal beginner cactus with an aesthetic round shape & highly adaptable personality. They can grow in a range of climates, withstanding high & low temperatures.
With its showy, harmless copper-coloured spines, this decorative cactus is also called Lady Fingers or Copper King Cactus to commemorate its most distinctive feature. As a ground cover succulent, it consists of erect, ascending, recumbent or prostrate stems.
This large-leaved plant with a glossy texture & vein down the middle can easily become the focal point of any space you place it in. Its aesthetic appeal in addition to low maintenance makes it an extremely popular houseplant.
This attractive succulent is a brownish-red rosette with a green centre. Being low maintenance & resilient, the Echeveria Melaco is a favourite of beginners everywhere, especially considering its aesthetic appeal. The plant in combination with its pot makes for a subtle yet striking appearance.
This hardy semi-succulent does not need too much attention. Give the Sansevieria lotus low light & keep the soil moist, & your plant happily grows in its little pot, with tall variegated leaves. The way the leaves grow out of the pot resembles a lotus, earning this Sansevieria its name.
Haworthia cymbiformis is an evergreen, perennial succulent. It is stemless & leaves can grow up to the length of 5 cm. It has fleshy leaves that are turgid, soft, & pale green in colour. These are very suitable for table-tops.
The triangle cactus or fairy castle cactus is a special cactus grown in North America, with long vertical stems or varying heights, resembling the towers of a fairy castle. Scientifically known as Cereus tetragonus, this cactus is one of the best beginner plants for aspiring gardeners.
