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title: "Hey guys, I’m looking to buy a cactus but I don’t have much…"
description: "Hey guys, I’m looking to buy a cactus but I don’t have much experience 🫤 are there any recommendations for some easy to take care of cacti that are hard to…"
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# Hey guys, I’m looking to buy a cactus but I don’t have much…

_Posted by Plant lover!!! on 2025-02-25_

Hey guys, I’m looking to buy a cactus but I don’t have much experience 🫤 are there any recommendations for some easy to take care of cacti that are hard to kill? TIA!!!❤️

## 7 comments

### Amber commented on 2025-02-25

Jungle cacti are the easiest.

### Plant lover!!! commented on 2025-02-25

Thanks!

### Bebe🌵🤍 commented on 2025-02-25

They’re easy because they love neglect, but they’re not at the same time because they love neglect and people overdo their care (overwatering)

As per recommendations, if you tell me your setup, I’d be happy to help recommend cacti that will thrive! I have mine under grow lights because a lot (not all) like bright direct light

### Sunny commented on 2025-02-25

Jungle cacti are typically tree climbers, epiphytes, that love humidity and needs more water than desert cacti. But, they are not high maintenance plants. Their leaves/stems hold lots of water. My favorites are Queen of the Night cactus with huge 10” lotus like blooms. They are officially Epiphyllum Oxypetalum (Night Blooming Cereus).

I’ve had mine for many years. They are called heirloom plants since they can easily outlive their owners like a Hoya Carnosa. They are extremely easy to propagate from cuttings.🪴🍀

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#### Amber replied on 2025-02-25

Do they have to be in full sun??

#### Sunny replied on 2025-02-25

They prefer bright filtered light. Mine turns lemon yellow in full sun. That’s their sun stress color. Mine is under a lattice overhead structure. So, it gets full (mild) direct sun from sunrise until about noon. Then, the patio lattice gives it half sun-half shade.

#### Sunny replied on 2025-02-25

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