Artificial prickly pear cactus

Low maintenance

You might not think it, but cacti and succulents are harder to take care of than you think! It’s usually a case of overwatering, underwatering, or leaving them in direct sunlight for too long that all lead to an early death!

When most of us think of cacti, we imagine them thriving in scorching hot deserts so we naturally try to give them the same heat and light conditions. But, cacti are home to a range of climates. Chances are that you might not be aware of where your real one comes from, which could end up in a badly sunburnt cactus 😨.

It’s a similar situation with succulents. They can also get sunburnt, but their biggest issue is watering and light. When succulents are grown indoors, they usually struggle to get enough light and the right amount of water, which is usually the quickest way to kill them.

Price

When you compare the cost of real plants vs artificial plants, faux is usually higher at first, but when you look at the cost over a longer period of time, artificial plants actually end up being much more affordable. This is mainly because there’s no need to water them or repot them...ever!

Although most of our artificial cacti and succulents come pre-potted, you might want to use your own, more decorative pot instead.

To make the switch, simply put your new faux (plus its existing pot) into your new planter and fill in any gaps with some soil, sand or stones. See our guide to potting your artificial houseplant.

Our artificial cacti and succulents come with all the realism of their natural alternatives but with no need for constant care and attention.

That means no watering or pruning, no risk of too little or too much sunlight and no hassle of replacing your plant where the real version would have perished.

All they ask for is a little clean from time to time either with a paintbrush to get between the spikes or a damp cloth.

The beauty of faux plants is that they're happy to live anywhere inside your home, be it on a dark shelf, drafty windowsill or sat in a cold corner where they can bring warmth and colour to your space.

All we ask is that you keep them indoors as they're not too keen on the sun's harsh UV rays. For more info, read our guide on UV resistance.

Unlike other fauxs, there's no faff with bending out leaves and straightening stems; all our artificial cacti and succulents are ready to go into your space upon arrival. There's just a case of finding the right home for them!

If this product isn't suitable, explore our full range of cacti & succulents here.