I'm the type of person who always found it hard to keep plants alive. I dunno why that is— I guess some of us just aren't born with a green thumb.
If you find yourself in the same predicament, I've got good news for you. The best plants for people like us are cactus. They're easy to grow and if they look as cute as these, then all the better.
It's commonly known as a 'Bunny Ears Cactus' because of its thornless, flat and circular pads. Isn't it irresistible?
What's interesting about this plant species is that it doesn't actually develop regular spines. Instead, it grows what's called glochids.
They can easily detach from the plant and lodge themselves in the skin thus causing irritation upon contact, so beware.
Therefore, it would be preferable to grow this plant in a dry, low humidity home. It also likes plenty of natural sunlight to prosper.
That way your new cactus friend will get all the sun exposure it will need. If you don't have enough sun in your house don't despair.
You can get yourself a cool white fluorescent tube and place the plant 6 -12 inches underneath it. Then, keep it on for about 14-16 hours a day to give the cactus enough light.
They're usually up to two inches wide with a creamy shade of yellow. And get this, they're actually followed by globe-shaped purple fruits. Wow, sounds amazing.
It also needs a good draining soil to grow properly. It's best to keep it in a clay pot with draining holes.
It's easy to grow and maintain and also looks pretty dang good if you ask me. I think I gotta look for one ASAP.
