Growing Hanging Succulents and Cactus

Home interior or exterior decoration using different plant species is a common practice nowadays. More and more people are recognizing the benefits of propagating their own plants. Cactus and succulents are good examples of irresistible flora for most homeowners. Succulent is a term used to refer to plants that retain water in their stems, leaves and roots. They usually survive well in very hot and dry climatic conditions. They retain water in order to survive for a long period without requiring watering for proper growth.

Naturally, cactus or any other succulent is capable of staying fat and fleshy even with exposure to extremely high heat levels. Their leaves have very few stomatas to ensure that very little moisture escapes during a hot day. Having explained the adaptations of this plant-life, next you will learn more about handling it. Succulents, such as cacti are extremely easy to propagate. In fact, you may need to buy seeds only once and propagate plants from them.

Plants that form rhizomes, bulbs or tuberous roots are also examples of succulents. Cacti, however, remains the best example of these species. They can grow in both dry and rainy climates, but each plant has unique characteristics. The fleshy looking appearance of cactus is because of the water it retains in the stem/leaves. This flora has several other adaptations that help it survive in very dry, hot and arid climates.

In consideration with the hanging cacti a height that will touch less than six inches is the standard height growth, though smaller species of this plant may also serve as a good decorative cacti plant. The container for the hanging cactus needs to be filled with moss to offer a fine bed for the plant and with occasional water feeding as per the requirements, so as to prevent the floor from muddling. The adjacent area around the cacti can be complemented with certain tenderly plants such as aloe vera that will give a fine and attractive look to the plant.


The nurturing process of the hanging cactus plants in Dubai hugely depends on the precise timing for watering it. It is a universal fact that the cacti nurtures finely in the desert, as they preserve water in their trunks. But, it is not the case in hanging succulent plants in Dubai, as it is essential to know the exact quantity and time to water the plant. The climatic conditions play a major role in determining the amount of water that needs to be provided to the plant. In a rainy period the hanging cacti needs to be watered, or else let the plant grow in its natural merry way manner. A typically left justified indoor plants in Dubai is bound to attract the attention of the onlookers with its decorative beauty for the whole year.