Types Of Cactus House Plants. Also known as the cathedral plant this cactus can grow more than eight feet tall but it is a slow grower and is unlikely to grow much past four feet indoors. Epiphyllum is a genus of 19 species of epiphytic plants in the cactus family native to Central America.
Chin Cactus Gymnocalycium Popularly known as the chin cactus the gymnocalycium is a South American species of cactus. This plant does not have spines like a traditional cactus but that doesnt mean its cuddly. Native to the Western hemisphere these plants like arid conditions so they dont mind the dry air in most.
The following photos will allow you to identify cacti and other succulent plants.
Zebra Cactus - Succulent - Houseplants by Barbara Griffin -. Native to the Western hemisphere these plants like arid conditions so they dont mind the dry air in most. Euphorbia trigona is one of those easy cactus specimens that make every grower feel like an expert. Fairy castle cactus is a unique name for an unusual cactus type also known as Cereus tetragonus.