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Are you searching for cactus plants for sale in New Zealand? You've come to the right place! Cacti are the ultimate low-maintenance addition for home gardens, patios, and indoor spaces. These hardy plants offer striking sculptural forms, unique textures, and fascinating blooms, making them ideal for both beginners and seasoned plant collectors. Whether you want a compact cactus for your windowsill or a statement specimen for your landscape, our nursery delivers a curated selection of healthy, well-established cactus plants ready to thrive in Kiwi conditions.

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Rhipsalis baccifera (Mistletoe Cactus)

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Commonly known as the Mistletoe Cactus, this is a succulent grown for its slender and trailing stems. Masses of the dark green stems hang from the plant like braids of thick hair. They are complemented with small, yellow-green-white flowers in summer.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Extended dry periods
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Echinopsis oxygona growing a pot with pink flowers.

Echinopsis oxygona

Echinopsis oxygona, commonly known as the Easter Lily Cactus, is a widely grown and popular cactus. It features slender, upright stems, that are olive-green in colour. Showy, pink flowers are often borne during summer and only last 2-3 days. It typically grows with an upright habit to just 40 cm tall and 20 cm wide.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Cactus
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 20 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Opuntia subulata plants in a desert.
Opuntia subulata

Opuntia sublata, commonly known as Eve’s Needle Cactus, is a smaller cactus grown for its interesting form. It produces towers made up of fleshy...

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Austrocylindropuntia vestita plant with red flowers.
Austrocylindropuntia vestita (Furry Cactus)

Austrocylindropuntia vestita, commonly known as the Furry Cactus, is a smaller cactus grown for its interesting form. It produces towers made up of...

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Rhipsalis paradoxa (Mistletoe Cactus)

Commonly known as the Mistletoe Cactus, this is a succulent grown for its slender and trailing stems. Masses of the dark green stems hang from the...

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Echinocactus grusonii (Golden Barrel Cactus)

Echinocactus Grusonii, commonly called the Golden Barrel Cactus, is a popular, low-maintenance succulent known for its distinctive round shape and...

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Selenicereus undatus (White Dragon Fruit) fruit with a white centre.
Selenicereus undatus

Selenicereus undatus (White Dragon Fruit) is a highly rewarding climbing cactus grown for its large, sweet, white fleshed fruit and impressive...

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Mammillaria vetula (Thimble Cactus) plant in a rock garden.
Mammillaria vetula

Mammillaria vetula (Thimble Cactus) is a charming small cactus valued for its neat clustering habit and soft textured appearance. The tiny rounded...

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Rhipsalis cereuscula (Coral Cactus)

Commonly known as the Coral Cactus, this is a succulent grown for its slender and interesting stems. Masses of the dark green, thread-like stems are...

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Portulacaria afra 'Variegata'

Portulacaria afra 'Variegata' is an attractive evergreen succulent shrub prized for its creamy white and green variegated foliage carried on...

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Graptopetalum mirinae succulent plant with pink foliage.
Graptopetalum mirinae

Graptopetalum mirinae is a compact evergreen succulent grown for its attractive rosettes of fleshy grey green leaves that often develop pink and...

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Orbea variegata plant in a pot with a stunning purple and cream spotted flower.
Orbea variegata

Orbea variegata (Carrion Flower) is a fascinating succulent valued for its star shaped mottled flowers and unusual architectural stems. Well suited...

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Indoor Plant Fertiliser Tablets

Indoor plants require feeding from the time you get them home as nurseries typically only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last 4-8 weeks after...

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Aeonium tabuliforme (Dinner Plate Aeonium)

Aeonium tabuliforme, commonly known as the Dinner Plate Aeonium, is a remarkable succulent admired for its perfectly flat, symmetrical rosette of...

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Beaucarnea recurvata (Pony Palm)

Beaucarnea recurvata (Ponytail Palm) is a distinctive ornamental plant admired for its swollen trunk base and long arching leaves. This unique plant...

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Agave tequilana plants with metallic-blue coloured foliage.
Agave tequilana

Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave) is a bold and dramatic succulent best known as the source of tequila production in Mexico. It features striking...

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Opuntia microdasys albispina plant in a pot.
Opuntia microdasys Albispina (Bunny Ears Cactus)

Opuntia microdasys Albispina, commonly known as the Bunny Ears Cactus, is grown for its great form, small stature, and lack of thorns. It produces...

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Echinopsis pachanoi (San Pedro Cactus)

Echinopsis pachanoi, commonly known as the San Pedro Cactus, is a widely grown and popular cactus. It features slender, upright stems, that are...

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Cereus tetragonus plants in pots.
Cereus tetragonus (Fairy Castle)

Cereus tetragonus, commonly known as the Fairy Castle Cactus or Triangle Cactus, is a smaller cactus grown for its interesting form. It produces...

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Rhipsalis puniceodiscus (Mistletoe Cactus)

Commonly known as the Mistletoe Cactus, this is a succulent grown for its slender and trailing stems. Masses of the dark green stems hang from the...

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Hatiora salicornioides (Mistletoe Cactus)

Hatiora salicornioides, commonly known as the Mistletoe Cactus or the Dancing Bones plant, is a succulent grown for its amazing foliage. It produces...

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Opuntia monacantha

Opuntia monacantha, commonly known as Prickly Paddle Cactus, is grown for its fleshy leaves which serve as an impressive statement. It produces...

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Notocactus roseoluteus

This dwarf cactus is grown for its small stature, elegant form, and pretty flowers. A fleshy and very prickly, dark green stem grows to about 10 cm...

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Rhipsalis sulcata (Mistletoe Cactus)

Commonly known as the Mistletoe Cactus, this is a succulent grown for its slender and trailing stems. Masses of the dark green stems hang from the...

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Opuntia microdasys rufida

Opuntia microdasys rufida, commonly known as the Red Bunny Ears Cactus, produces pad like leaves that branch off each other. The fleshy leaves are...

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Echinocereus rubispinus

Echinocereus rubispinus is a small cactus commonly grown as an indoor plant. It grows upright as a clump of cylindrical stems. The top of the cactus...

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Opuntia microdasys plant with green leaves.
Opuntia microdasys

Opuntia microdasys, commonly known as the Bunny Ear Cactus or Rabbit Ear Cactus, produces pad like leaves that branch off each other. The fleshy...

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Gymnocalycium vatteri

This is a small cactus commonly grown as an indoor plant. It grows as a somewhat rounded and spiny ball to about 8 cm tall and 10 cm wide. White...

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Epiphyllum oxypetalum (Queen of the Night Flower) white flowers hanging from stems.
Epiphyllum oxypetalum

Epiphyllum oxypetalum (Queen Of The Night Flower) is a spectacular tropical cactus famous for its large fragrant white blooms that open at night...

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Copiapoa cinerea cactus growing in a pot.
Copiapoa cinerea

Copiapoa cinerea is a striking cactus native to northern Chile, prized for its silvery-grey skin and spherical to columnar shape. It grows slowly...

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Conophytum mimimum Wittebergense

This is a small cactus commonly grown as an indoor plant. It grows as a collection of round balls with an eye-like appearance. The balls are...

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Selenicereus costaricensis (Red Dragon Fruit) red fruit.
Selenicereus costaricensis (Costa Rican Pitahaya)

Selenicereus costaricensis (Red Dragon Fruit) is an exotic climbing cactus valued for its striking red skinned fruit with deep crimson flesh and...

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Rhipsalis baccifera (Mistletoe Cactus)

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Why Choose Cactus Plants?

Cactus plants are renowned for their resilience and distinctive beauty. They're perfectly suited for busy lifestyles, requiring little water and minimal care. Their adaptability makes them excellent for New Zealand's diverse climates, from coastal gardens to urban apartment balconies. Cacti also help purify indoor air and add a touch of greenery to any space—making them a top choice for interior decorators and plant enthusiasts alike.

Our Cactus Collection

When you browse our range of cactus plants for sale, you'll discover varieties that suit every aesthetic and environment. Some of our most popular options include:

Tips for Growing Cactus Plants

Cacti excel with well-draining soil, ample sunlight, and a gentle watering routine. Place your cactus in a brightly lit spot—most varieties love direct sun but can adapt to filtered light indoors. Avoid overwatering; let the soil dry out between waterings, especially during cooler months. For added growth and flowering, use a specialist cactus fertilizer in spring and summer.

Shop Cactus Plants for Sale in New Zealand

Ready to add the magic of cacti to your collection or garden? Browse our cactus plants for sale and enjoy expert advice, local delivery, and healthy plants grown right here in New Zealand. Whether you're after a classic Echinocactus grusonii (Golden Barrel Cactus), a whimsical Hatiora salicornioides (Mistletoe Cactus), or a rare Echinopsis pachanoi (San Pedro Cactus), we have something for every cactus lover. Explore our full range and discover your next favourite plant today!


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