Cactus House Plant Names. Types of Cactus u2013 The Various Members of the Plants that. The Cereus peruvianus is also known as the columnar cactus because the stems grow upright similar to a column.
MATTHIASRABBIONE Getty Images. There is some confusion in reference to the scientific and common names for this cacti. Scientific names Crassula argentea.
Imagine the fun of watching a house guest come in for a closer look trying to learn the scientific name of that hairy cactus in the corner cephalocereus senilis or Peruvian Old Lady Cactus only to discover a pet name like Furry on the label instead.
Its a rather easy plant to grow indoors and it grows so fast in mild climates. Ribs line the sides of the plant and spiky spines grow from them. Ruby Ball Red Cap Red Hibotan Hibotan Cactus A South American inhabitat the Moon Cactus is popular amongst plant enthusiasts for the flowers that sprout out the top. MATTHIASRABBIONE Getty Images.