Love this place! It's a must to stop here every time we come back from the desert. Super knowledgeable staff and an amazing selection!

Has a large variety of cacti and succulents that are reasonably priced. Would have been 5 stars except that quite a few of the plants looked burnt and neglected. It almost seems that they may be so large with plants that they don't get all of the TLC that is needed to keep the plants looking well maintained. Take the time to pat the cats that are the shop's mascots. read more

It was actually pretty disappointing most of the .59 microscopic cactuses were dead and honestly I've found better stuff for less the money at Home Depot. The staff was friendly and the chickens and cats were cute. read more

Great place great gifts cute little store in a cute little town all kinds of things to get there from plants to Cactuses artwork cute little things for your yard and artwork would suggest this cute little store worth going to read more

Great selection and very fair prices. I wish I lived closer. I got several decent sized cacti (~2' high for $35) for a fraction of what the cool local spots would sell them for. read more

Let me first start off by saying we drove 30 miles to get here. Yes it was cute, yes the cactus are amazing but to say I would make the drive again...probably not. The staff was friendly and helped plant our cactus in the pots we picked out. Very reasonably priced and lots to choose from. read more

I want to love this place, but everything is so expensive. $40 for a jojoba? I don't feel like they really cater to a local's pricepoint or have a gigantic diverse selection... I tend to go "down the hill" for my cacti needs. read more

Fantastic stop on hwy 62! Come by and visit Nicole and her staff, not to mention her chickens,goats, and cats! A beautiful desert garden where you can take home a part of the southern California desert! read more

This place is a wonder! The owners are friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I felt like I learned more in one hour than I did in a semester of desert ecology and botany. (And it was fun!) The grounds are relaxed and beautiful, and include two sweetie cats, a beautiful shade providing tamarisk, a lovely gift shop and two hens who are guarded by a "king rooster". The very kind owner brought out a cup of fish food for each of my kids and asked them if they'd like to feed the Koi fish in the pond. I honestly could have spent all day there!--Now when we head to Joshua Tree, a stop at Cactus Mart is an essential part of our trip. read more

What an amazing place! Beautiful art from local and international artisans, gift items, desert-themed goods and, of course, lots of cacti as well as other plants. It's a "must-stop" on a trip through Morongo Valley right on the highway. I love that I can pull in there and park and as soon as I walk in to the nurseries, I feel like I'm in another world. Great place to stop and browse and even pick up gifts for the holidays or special occasions. read more

I decided to take a drive and visit the Cactus Mart in the Morongo Valley because I am looking for interesting succulents to grow in pots on my desert patio. I have wanted to go for the last six months but have not had the time! I called ahead of time to get directions and one of the owners, Leslie, answered the phone and cheerfully told me how to get there. When I arrived I felt drawn into the attractive and inviting store, greenhouses and gardens immediately. As you step through the gate you can browse the rows of large decorative pots and garden decorations, enter the gift shop, or head into the well-stocked greenhouses and expansive yard beyond to hunt for the perfect cactus, succulent, palm tree or other desert flora. The nursery is well-organized and well-tended. All the plants seem to be grown on site and are very healthy. There are dozens of varieties from which to choose... from the most common to the most rare. Prices start at 59 cents for the small cacti you can dig and plant in a pot yourself. The more exotic and the larger specimens cost more than $100. (I had no idea of the value of these plants!) I enjoyed wandering around taking photos and looking at most everything for almost an hour. (I would have stayed longer but they were closing!) I discovered an inviting koi fish pond (complete with a small waterfall and lily pads) in the midst of the yard. There is a nearby seating area if you feel so inclined to sit and stay awhile. I love water features. The sound of the trickling water is so soothing! I checked out the gift shop briefly as a I neared the end of my excursion. It featured many fun and functional desert-themed gifts -- from metal cactus-shaped sculptures to festively painted clay pigs to greeting cards! I bought two succulents I had been trying to find. These were in 6" pots and cost $8.95 each. (I plan to divide my new succulent plants I got into several different pots and slowly expand my personal collection.) I then went home and gazed with a renewed appreciation at the platinum barrel cacti and huge agave plants in my front yard! I will head back to Cactus Mart very soon for more shopping and hopefully to get a bit of expert advice on how to best keep my desert plants happy and thriving in the heat. And, I plan to take family and friends there on a fun excursion when they are in town visiting! read more

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My mother and I have an unspoken competition when it comes to succulents. When I mentioned this to a friend on a girls-weekend in Palm Springs, she brought up Cactus Mart. We headed there for a looksee and I'm so thankful I did! They have a great selection of cacti and succulents and the pottery collection was near overwhelming. I had a blast and my mother is super jealous of my new garden additions. read more

They cheated us on the bill by adding extra plants we didn't purchase. When we called to resolve the issue, the store refused to acknowledge the error, accusing us of hiding the extra plants. Otherwise its a nice place with great selection. UPDATE after a few phone calls they said they would refund the money. We are awaiting to see if it shows up on the credit card statement. read more

This place is so cute! I love visiting to look at all the plants and they have a really lovely koi pond as well. Staff is always friendly and helpful... They have a wonderful selection of plants, would recommend :) read more

Go there!!! Fantastic collection of cactii and native plants. A really cool place to wander around in. Friendly staff and owners. Plus, cool inexpensive gifts and a basic hardware store!!! read more

Very good local nursery, good variety of cacti and succulents. Some of the plants are a little pricey so be aware of what your buying. The small hardware store is amazing! I'm a local resident and they usually have the stuff I need to get me out I a jam when I'm working on any projects so I don't have to drive all the way to Home Depot. The staff is very knowledgable and helpful. They also have metal yard art which we have purchased some already. Overall very good experience and would recommend to check them out. read more

Located on Highway 62 between Desert Hot springs and Yucca Valley, the Cactus-Mart is a nursery (mostly succulents)/hardware store/quasi art gallery/visitor information center worth visiting. Many unique cacti/succulents, a quaint pick-your-own (albeit tiny) cactus and a friendly staff are part of what you will find in this small town roadside nursery. Although it is relatively small the inventory is quite varied and you will be able to find most, if not all of your gardening/landscaping/hardware supplies here at prices that are nearly identical to those of the big box hardware and garden supply stores read more

What a great place to get plants and some good fry bread tacos all in one place. This place is more then just a cactus store. I have driven by many times without stopping by. Thought I would give them a try and was greeted with a knowledgeable employee and walked out with three mesquite trees and a fruitless mulberry tree. read more

I happened across this absolute Mecca of my desert garden envy (I'm from PA) on Instagram while staying in Palm Springs. About 18 miles from our hotel and worth every minute, especially since I walked around for over an hour in 109° morning heat. Succulent lover's paradise, cacti galore, native species including actual Joshua Trees, dig your own cactus opportunity, hundreds of pots, hearing goats just over the fence, seeing lovely chickens walking around and hanging out in the many shaded spots (plenty of water bowls, too), I could have stayed all day and kept seeing new things. Even a safe place for a dog to chill with one of its people (pool & waterbowl!) while another shops. SO much bigger than I expected! And ART and other gifts - I bought a Cactus Mart hat! You could landscape your desert home all from here, or have them help you with the succulent wedding arrangements you have always wanted! Yeah, they do that, too! Worth the trip from anywhere. I truly love this place! read more

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This place is awesome. Amazing selection, super friendly staff and an awesome orange cat!

Usually like this place, I'm a local. Came in on weekend, I'm standing with 2 plants waiting to be rung up as the cashier is talking and talking and talking to someone. Then he rings me up like I'm Interupting, no thank you no nothing didn't even offer me a box. The older woman who works here is very nice and helpful always. I'll try again on a weekday. read more

Love this place! We stop here every time we visited Joshua Tree! Everyone is always friendly and we love the chickens roaming around

On our way to Pioneer town, we took a quick stop and this adorable cactus shop! If you plan on bringing back souvenirs from the desert, this is the stop! You can pick your own cactus and succulents and plant them yourselves. It's fun, interactive and you get to bring home a cute friend! They have amazing artwork and local goods like coffee and jerky. Everyone here is so nice and it really showcases the kindness you will find in neighboring desert towns! The best part of this shop are the two sweet cats Butch and Sundance! read more

Awesome and friendly people here! Everyone you will meet here is interesting. Amazing things to see, and a great stop for tourists!

This is hands down the coolest plant nursery that I've ever been to. I took a day trip out to Pioneertown with my son and more than one friend told me to make a pit stop at Cactus Mart. I'm so glad that I went. They carry all sorts of species of cactus and succulents as well as a beautiful array of pottery. The gift shop is amazing too! They also have chickens which my 3 year old son was happy to follow around the store. The prices are so amazing too that i would imagine that this is a fantastic place to buy larger cactus and succulents for landscaping. I am definitely coming here again the next time we are out that way. Oh and super friendly and helpful staff!!! read more

Absolutely amazing place. The people are awesome and incredibly knowledgable. An amazing collection of cacti and succulents of all kinds. I took friends visiting from Seattle there just because it is so fun! read more

Great selection and prices, knowledgable staff. Even has a small hardware store on the lot which is handy. There's a few chickens that free range in there so please leave dogs at home :) read more

My daughter and I could've spent hours here. They sell so much more than cacti. They have artwork, candles, Garden supply, Jewlery and two lovely ladies selling Mexican food. Jeff helped my daughter and I pick out our own cacti and pot them ourselves which made our weekend even more special. A must stop on the way back to the city. read more

Great place to stop if you're passing through Morongo Valley. Or if you're local and in need of a gift and don't feeling driving down the hill or to Yucca. I love the koi pond . If you're looking for trees I'd recommend nurseries in DHS, as cactus mart is overpriced. Overall it's a unique desert mart. read more

On Sunday, August 11, 2019 I stopped at the cactus mart in Morongo Valley which I had been stopping at on and off for 10 years. I had my service dog, a small Yorkie, with me. And was carrying her in my arms. A bit later someone, who later identified himself as 'Jeff' when I asked, told me not to take her in the back of the property as there were chickens and cats. I told him that was fine. As I went back to the smaller cacti and started to pick some out I put the dog down. He ran over and said he told me not to put her down (He did NOT). He became very hostile, belligerent, and shouting something unintelligible (I am hearing impaired, so I do not know if it was lost in the shouting or slurred). He followed me inside where I was intending to complain and asked for the manager. He said that he was the manager. I asked the clerk if he was and he shook his head no. Along the way he asked what service the dog performed, and when I said she was a hearing dog, he asked if she heard for me. He was shouting the entire time, I expected him to become violent at any time, he ordered me off the property, and never to come back. I told him I certainly would never shop there again. If it matters he is tall, strongly built, wears a pony tail, and I would not be surprised if his name is not Jeff. Many other things happened along the way, including my showing him the card showing the ADA designation of service dog which meant nothing to him. read more

Great Nurseries & Gardening!The owner has a high artistic level.

A great local business with tons of options! Staff are friendly and helpful, plants are healthy and hardy. There's even a little hardware store, which is super helpful. Can't forget the cats! So sweet, I adore them. read more

Love this place. I'd been meaning to stop by here on so many trips to Landers and Joshua Tree but it just didn't happen. I FINALLY made it in on my own and probably spent about 2 and a half hours there picking the right cacti and succulents and potting them there. The guys who work there are awesome and the woman who runs it is just on it. The two cats plus chickens combo is also pretty entertaining; two sweet (and I think slightly mischievous) kitties. The selection is endless and way more unusual than anything you'll find in a major city, it was hard to narrow it down! Larger cacti in the back outdoor area if you have a car to fit them! I will be stopping by here every time I venture to the desert to add to my almost hoarder level collection. It's seriously therapeutic to just stop and get your hands in some dirt to replant another living thing (use the tongs!). read more

SO SICK! this place has sooo many types of cacti to choose from. I ended up choosing and planting my own. The place is very large and dog friendly! I had my cocker spaniel with me and no one seemed to mind. Very cool location, I would definitely recommend to many read more

If your looking for cheap healthy cacti then look no further. On our way up to Pioneertown we stopped her and had a blast. "Dug" (really just used tongs to pick mini cacti) our cactus. True to the price of $.59 cents. all were about 2"-3" in height so be warned they are tiny and so hard to walk away from. I also purchase 3 feet of Dried Cholla for $15 ($5 a foot is the price). Rooster roaming, friendly staff and two sweet cats. This place is a haven. Please never change Cactus Mart. read more

What a wonderful discovery in what is practically the middle of nowhere. Dare I say this could be a destination in and of itself. In addition to having a large selection of cactus and succulents they have a hardware store and art gallery. The grounds are nicely laid out, you can spend a little bit of time just wandering around looking at all the stuff. Also chickens and no nursery is complete without a couple cats. read more

Everyone who worked there was very helpful and patient. I bought dried cholla cactus for decoration and some succulents. The French hens and other chickens wandering about were charming. read more

Great place, will definitely go back next time I'm out this way. Good prices and lots of varieties. Super clean and organized. The man that helped us out was very informative. read more

This place is so charming! The cats are great; ditto the chickens. On my first visit, some baby goats had been born just the day before and a staff member was kind enough to take me to the pen in back and let me see them. While there, I bought some cards (local wildlife photos) which received instantaneous rave reviews from everyone who received one. Haven't tried the food yet but it looks delicious. I wouldn't consider passing through Morongo Valley without stopping in. read more

Nicole and her helper came to my house and put a few plants in a garden. She knew that I was disabled and wanted something low maintenance and pretty. They said they would come check on it, but $500.00 later, and over a year of email I have an ugly, disappointing "garden". They also put in some chicken wire, not very carefully, and oh...pay attention to how many bags of soil they tell you they are going to put in. I saw one go in, but paid for 3. Very disapointed. read more