Stone cactus: the type of cactus you need at home

When we talk about cactus and succulentwe can see endless species and styles that adapt to every lifestyle. From those that seem to be covered with snow, succulent in the form of a claw of bear and these, in the form of rock and without leaves.

These are a bit strange, they are even cataloged as «ugly», because they look like stones or trunks cut with some stains that look strange, but this Type of cactus It is easy to take care of and gives a different style to your decoration with plants, being a unique -looking plant and surprising colors.

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What is a stone cactus?

Known as living stone either stone cactus They are very resistant and has a rock shape, or a very thick stem cut in half, in addition to having only one leaf or flower that arises from it, but many diverse colors, even more than those of a normal succulent.

Although It is a cactusit has no more spines than spots that give it a very different look and if we add the much wider color palette allow you to adapt it to the decoration of your home, since the texture can be a complement that is contrasted with common cacti and succulent.

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How to take care of a stone cactus?

The easiest way to take care of a living stone either stone cactus It's like you do with another tip of succulent and cactusthat is, giving them every week in cold seasons, while in times of heat, you can do it every third day or check the earth frequently to see the dryness of the same and, with it, know at what time it moisturizes it.

In the same way, it is important to provide substrate at least once a month to allow them better growth, than to tell the truth, it is not so much, it remains of an average size is very small and something wide, so it is only to maintain healthy your cactus.