The note said, 'I couldn't raise you. The Georges, who own a catering business, find the low-maintenance cactus is ideal for their busy lifestyle. They just go on. Growing Cacti Cacti are easy to grow. They're happy in the ground or in containers, indoors or outside.
Most cacti grow better with full sun or at least four to five hours of bright sunlight a day.
They do well in a wide range of soils. About the only thing you need to be careful of is overwatering cacti. Because cacti store water in their cells, they don't need as much water as other plants. Always water your cacti thoroughly. Here's a recipe for French-fried cactus.