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What is the best place to keep a cactus indoors?

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Place indoor cacti in a window facing south, if possible. Choose an east- or west-facing window otherwise. Supplement with additional bright light for a total of 12 to 18 hours a day during the cacti's growing season to encourage flowering. read more

High light indoors is defined as that beside a south or west window, unfiltered by curtains, outdoor trees, or other building. So really the only “good” place would be on the windowsill. That might not even be bright enough to keep it for longer than a few months. read more

Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria) Pincushions form a group of about 200 species of ball-shape cacti that are among the most common cacti grown in the home. Most hail from Mexico, where they grow in full sun. Pincushion cacti can remain small and may take the form of single balls or clumps, often flowering indoors. read more

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