Crochet Cactus in a Pot With Flower, 20 cm Handmade Crochet Plant

This crochet cactus is a potted plant for people who forget to water things. The body is worked in ribbed green cotton with a small flower at the top, and it sits in a crochet pot of its own. It stands about 20 cm tall. It suits a desk, a bathroom shelf or a flat with no window light.

How to order your crochet cactus

Each one is made after the order arrives, so the colours are chosen rather than taken from stock. If you want a set for a windowsill, say so in the order note and we will make them side by side so the greens match.

1. Pick the pot. Terracotta, cream, dusty pink or any shade you name.
2. Pick the top. One flower, three small buds, or a plain green crown with no flower.
3. Approve the photo. We send a picture of the finished plant before it is packed.

Why cotton suits a plant shape

Cotton has very little stretch, so the ribbed columns up the body stay straight and the pot keeps its circular rim instead of sagging into an oval. A woollier yarn would blur the ribbing within a few months. The green is worked in one piece from the base up, so there is no seam running up the front of the plant.

A crochet cactus is a steady desk object. It takes dust rather than damage, it can be washed when it needs it, and it survives a move in a box. People buy them for office desks where real plants die, for student rooms, and as a housewarming present that does not need looking after by the person receiving it.

Crochet cactus specification

Made to order and shipped worldwide

Each plant takes 5-10 working days to crochet before it is posted. Every parcel is tracked, and you can follow it on our order tracking page.

Care

No water and no light needed. Dust it with a dry brush, and when it needs more than that, hand wash your crochet cactus in cool water with a mild soap, press it out in a towel and air dry it standing up, away from sunlight. The amigurumi care guide has the detail.

Questions people ask

How tall is the crochet cactus without the pot?

The green part is about 13 cm on its own. The pot adds the rest. We can work a taller body if you ask before ordering.

Can you make a set of three?

Yes, in different shapes and pot colours. Sets take 7-12 working days rather than 5-10. See more in our arts and crafts section.

Is it safe around a cat?

There are no spines and no wire, but it is a soft cotton object, so a determined cat will treat it as a toy. Keep it high up.

Can I have a name on the pot?

Yes, embroidered on the pot free of charge. Send the spelling with your order, or ask through our custom crochet service.

If you are buying a crochet cactus for a new home, our notes on handmade gifts from Vietnam cover what travels well in the post.