Cacti are members of the family Cactaceae, they require full sun to grow along with dry soil.
The scientific name for every species of cactus will vary according to the types of cacti along with the common name. Some of the most popular cactus species are blue barrel cactus (Ferocactus glaucescens) and Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata).
Read on to know more about the easy to grow family of cactus species.
Rihana(Irish origin) meaning ‘sweet basil’, the name is only an Irish variant, can be used by those people who are looking for something fun for naming their old lady cactus.
San Pedro (Spanish origin) has no actual meaning, but can be used for a cactus with pink-red flowers and white hairs.
Sharpie(English origin) meaning ‘piercing’, is another cute cactus name for a houseplant known for its sharp spikes.
Linda(Spanish origin) meaning ‘pretty’, is used to name a flowering cactus with golden-yellow spines.
Kitty (English origin) meaning ‘pure’, the name represents pureness and can be used to name a flowering cactus.
Blue Myrtle(English origin) meaning ‘blue colored plant’, is a funny yet unique name that can be used for a cactus that have bluish-gray stems that grow in candelabra-like style.
Beau (French origin) meaning ‘handsome’, is another cute name that can be given to the cactus in the home.
Tuna(Spanish origin) meaning ‘fruit’, is one cute name for the houseplant, referring to cactus fruit,
Sedona (American origin) is the name of a place in Arizona and is said to be used to refer to an Arizona cactus.
Christmas Cactus(Latin origin) meaning ‘cactus that is like Christmas’, Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) is a cute name used for naming houseplants. Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) is usually confused with Thanksgiving Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata). Thanksgiving cactus is also known as crab cactus.
Brendan (Welsh origin) meaning ‘great impact’, is popularly used to name desert cactus.
Sherwood (English origin) meaning ‘bright forest’, is a sparkly, funny name for an old lady cactus.
Dia (English origin) meaning ‘the light', is a funny name that is inspired by the type of cacti.
Jade(Spanish origin) meaning ' stone of the side.' is the name of the desert cactus plants.
Candelabra(Latin origin) meaning ‘candle’, can be used to name a blue-green flowering cactus, with some yellow-green flowers.
Lawrence (English origin) meaning ‘bright’, is the best name if you are looking for a name for a flowering cactus.
Peanut Butter(American origin) meaning ‘happy’, is one cute name for the houseplant.
Hana (French origin) meaning ‘blessed’, can be used to name flowering chin cactus plants.
Murphy(Irish origin) meaning ‘sea warrior’, is one of the cute names that is used to name house plants.
Chin(Greek origin) meaning ‘naked kalyx’, refers to the absence of spines or hair on the flower buds of Arizona cactus.
Ruby(English origin) meaning ‘red’, is another funny name used by many people for the leaves of cactus blush in red color.
Taylor Swift (Multiple origins) meaning ‘eternal beauty’, is a celebrity name and bound to make the cactus plant stand out that requires sun regularly.
Prickles(English origin) meaning ‘stings’, is another cute cactus name for a houseplant.
Mark (English origin) meaning ‘polite or shining’, can be used to name a desert cactus.
Alfonzo (German origin) meaning 'ready for battle' is an excellent name for the Arizona cactus.
Esmeralda (Spanish origin) meaning ‘emerald', is another cute cactus name for the houseplant.
Plum (Multiple origin) meaning ‘capacity or limit’, refers to the capacity of desert cactus to store water.
Verde(Spanish origin) meaning ‘green’ is a unique cactus name, rarely used but a cute name you can choose for your houseplant.
Kalan(English origin) meaning ‘keeper of keys or pure', is a catchy name for an Arizona cactus.
Avocado (Spanish origin) meaning ‘a soft green fruit’, is a funny name for a moon cactus.
Organ Pipe(English origin) meaning ‘long tube’, the name represents long tubular succulent stems of plants and can be used to name a desert cactus.
Sneezewort(Multiple origin) meaning ‘sneezing’ is quite a funny name for an Easter cactus, but still very popularly used by many people.
Oxalis (English origin) meaning ‘divine power’, is said to be used to refer to Saguaro cactus.
Florence(Latin origin) meaning ‘prosperous’, can be used as a name for a flowering cactus.
Pearl (English origin) meaning ‘a gem’, is a very funny name for a cactus grown in hanging baskets.
Ruff (German origin) meaning ‘red haired’, is a funny yet unique name that can be used for a cactus.
Jenny (English and Scottish origins) meaning ‘God is gracious’, is a cute name used for naming the houseplants.
Bruce (English origin) meaning ‘willow land’, is a great name for a majestic cactus plant.
Pokey(English origin) meaning ‘prodding’, is one of the cute names that is used to name houseplants.
Cheesecake(Greek origin) meaning ‘thanks’, is a funny yet unique name that can be used for a cactus.
Jacob (Hebrew origin) meaning ‘supplanter’, can be used to name an Easter cactus.
Letty (English origin) meaning 'gladness’ or ‘joy’' is a variant of Letitia and can be used to name an Arizona cactus.
Steve (Greek origin) meaning ‘victorious’, for a cactus plant that shall never fail.
Furry(English origin) meaning ‘hairy or full of hair’, is a cute name used for naming houseplants.
Daphne (Greek origin) meaning ‘laurel tree’, is a name of desert cactus used by many people.
Zane (Italian origin) meaning ‘the gift of God’, is one of the cute names that is used for naming the houseplants.
Selloa (Hebrew origin) meaning ‘rock’, is said to be used to refer to Arizona cactus for its beautifulness and strength.
Bunny Ears(English origin) meaning ‘bunny ear shaped’; bunny ears cactus (Opuntia microdasys) is a funny name that is inspired by its appearance with two bunny ear-shaped pads. bunny ears cactus (Opuntia microdasys) is covered with white flowers and brown prickles. Opuntia microdasys must be handled with care.
Sage (Latin origin) meaning ‘wise’, can be used to name a desert cactus.
Lizzie (Multiple origins) meaning ‘God is abundance’, is an ideal name for an old cactus.
Kangaroo Paws(Australian origin) is used very little but is a very popular name for a flowering cactus.
Barbara (Greek origin) meaning ‘strange’, is an ideal name for a weird and wonderful desert plant.
Eve Needle (English origin) meaning ‘needle-like spines’, can be used to name a desert cactus.
Feris (Arabic origin) meaning ‘critical’ is a name of desert cactus and is very popularly used by many people.
Ocotillo (English origin) meaning ‘long and tall’, is an ideal name for a desert cactus known for its long, tall green stems.
Cockle (French origin) meaning ‘a shell’, is a funny name for a moon cactus.
Ozul (Gothic origin) meaning 'shadow', is a name of desert cactus and is very popularly used by many people.
Needles(English origin) meaning ‘pointers’, is a cute name used for naming houseplants.
Ramses (Egyptian origin) meaning 'son of God', is said to be used to refer to Saguaro cactus.
Nellie(English origin) meaning ‘light', is another cute cactus name for a houseplant.
Sylvia/Sylvie(Latin origin) meaning ‘forest’, is another cute name that can be given to the cactus in the home.
Blossom (English origin) meaning to bloom’ can be used as a name for a pink-purple flowering cactus.
Onyx (Latin origin) meaning ‘gem’, is a cute name used for naming houseplants.
Richard (Hebrew origin) meaning ‘strong’, for the cactus plant that promises to be strong in the desert.
Chloe (Greek origin) meaning ‘green shoot’, is one of the cute names for a houseplant.
Bloom (Multiple origins) meaning ‘fragrant floral’, is used to name a chin cactus.
Star (English origin) meaning ‘stellar’, is a cute cactus name, which refers to the star-shaped cactus with a round body divided into eight parts.
Edna (Hebrew origin) meaning ‘rebirth’, is a great name for a resilient plant like an Easter cactus.
Pointy (English origin) meaning ‘sharp point’, is a funny name for a cactus known for its pointed spines.
Pauline (Multiple origins) meaning ‘humble to small’, is another cute cactus name for a houseplant.
Jim (English origin) meaning ‘supplant’, is a very familiar but funny name since Jim is a popular name for prickly plants.
Woody (American origin) meaning a ‘cartoonish’ or ‘tree’, a very funny name and can be used to refer to a cactus.
Xavier (Spanish origin) meaning ‘bright and splendid’, is popularly used to refer to the Arizona cactus.
Katy (English origin) meaning ‘pure’, the name can be used to name a flowering cactus with golden-yellow spines.
Golden Barrel(English origin) meaning ‘yellow-colored with barrel shape’, golden barrel cactus is a desert cactus name known for its small yellow flowers and its large spherical spiked globe.
Moon(English origin) meaning 'light’, refers to the ball cactus.
Sylvester(Anglo-Norman origin) meaning ‘woody and wild’, is a very funny name used to refer to cactus.
Queen of the Night (English origin) meaning ‘ruler of the night’, refers to flowering cactus with large white flowers that bloom at night.
Sneeze(Multiple origin) is quite a funny name of a cactus as it refers to the involuntary action of sneezing.
Victor(Latin origin) meaning ‘victory’, is a funny and edgy name for a cactus.
Cholla(Spanish origin) meaning ‘spiny’, is said to be used to refer to Arizona cactus, with sharp spines.
Flint (English origin) meaning ‘a piece of rock’, is a funny name for cactus.
