I went to this nursery to purchase a ocotillo cactus to my understanding the ocotillo that I had selected had established roots or so i was told. When I got home this was not the case I cut the bucket and found that the plant had no roots. Not sure if the plants gonna make it thought the transplant and highly disappointed with this purchase. I went back there to ask about the cactus I had got and the older guy with dark short hair and glasses just turned around and walked away totally unprofessional and rude I couldn't believe it. I wanted to support a local mom and pop shop but next time I think I'm gonna go to lowes read more

All plants/cacti were affordable/well priced and tons of variety! Also very cute cats and chickens wandering around.Stopping here every time we go to Joshua Tree:) read more

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Cactus more will always have a place in my heart I love you guys. You're one of the Cornerstone reasons why I bought my house and Morongo Valley back in April 2014 read more

Oh. also someone complained about "digging the cactus from the little trays and then having to purchase a mini pot ($1.29) for your TINY cactus that only ran you a mere 59¢. Well, there is nothing misleading, sure when you read the sign you would assume that you are digging cactus from the ground but then you think what size are these cactus to only be 59¢??? If you have purchased cacti in the past then you would know that they can run a little pricey. So, it's not a big deal about digging these little guys out of the little trays that they come in. In fact you do not need to purchase the tine pots for a $1.29 to put your cactus in. Cactus-Mart will give you a FREE TRAY (imagine that) to put the cactus that you dug up. The best part is if you are crafty and creative you can come up with a multitude of ways to plant these little guys that cost you 59¢ or you can go to Home Depot and buy a planter. Some people complain just to complain. PFFFFT. It's not rocket science when it comes to gardening If you love succulents and cacti then you will heart Cactus-Mart. Of course they also have a variety of other plants and they also have a small little art gallery and gift shop. I have been wanting to come here for a while and alas I did. I walked out with a ton of new succulents and cactus along with some books. this place is awesome. i do love the "DIG YOUR OWN CACTUS FOR 59¢" The ladies in here are helpful and very knowledgeable. Even to when it came down to the breed of chickens that were roaming the grounds. my favorite one was that fancy little French Chicken. So, yes check this little place out. It's amazing! read more

I absolutely love Cactus Mart. I was just in town for my desert destination wedding in Joshua Tree NP and was thrilled to buy a small boatload of succulents from CM for my centerpieces. The wide variety of succulents made it a creative and fun experience-- we wandered around for a while to marvel at all the sizes, shapes, colors of the plants before grabbing a box and collecting one or two of nearly everything! After grabbing a bag of cactus-specific soil and some desert rock for surface decoration, and a few cholla skeletons (for a dollar each), we were on our way. Everyone commented on the beauty of the centerpieces-- and several people mentioned that they passed CM on their way into town (mentioning the "Dig your own: 59 cents" sign) and thought, "gosh, I wonder if they stopped there instead of Home Depot!" They were right-- and I am so glad CM was there for our special day. The best part? Several friends and family were able to bring the pots home to enjoy them for years to come! read more

Came back to Joshua Tree the second time and I made sure to make a stop here before we head home. We were excited about the .59c dig your own cacti, but when we arrived, they were so tiny and it's more like pick them up with a pair of tongs. Unless you're fine to only buy the .59 cent cacti without a pot, you also have to purchase tiny pots for $1 if you want to pot them on your own. But it's not necessary and just pot them when you get home if you have some pots. We ended buying bigger cacti and succulents instead of tiny cactus. Took us a great hour to roam around and check out everything. We went crazy with all these different kind of cactus and other plants. Such a heaven for cactus and succulents lovers! Got to meet the two famous cats! Very nice and friendly. Learned some informative tips and suggestion from one of the workers. Reasonable prices and it all depends on the pot sizes. They also have air plants they sell, which was pretty cool. If you're around the area, definitely a great place to check out! You won't miss it, there's a huge sign!! read more

Cactus Mart - Cactus and succulents heaven! - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Morongo Valley, California

AMAZING! My mother and I stumbled upon this place driving to 29 palms and we are so happy we did! Not only do they have an amazing selection of cactus and succulents, they have awesome garden accessories. That wasn't even the best part. . .we started talking to Leslie who was incredibly helpful but in conversation we discovered that she makes arrangements for weddings. Which given that I was getting married in a few months it was a dream come true. Leslie is so creative and passionate about what she does, she was a pleasure to work with and the bouquets and boutineers were breathtaking. Exactly what I wanted at an amazing price. I was even able to take my bouquet apart and plant most of it as a lasting memory of my wedding day. I would and do recommend this place to everyone. read more

Hubby and I have stopped at Cactus Mart a few times when we come up the hill. First, Cactus Mart is on your right if your coming from the Palm Springs area. It's just a few miles from Morongo. Don't blink or you'll miss it. I stopped in today, but because we had our Chihuahua with us do I had to shop by myself. I wasn't able to do much shopping as I have mobility issues. I picked up a few dig your own cactus as well as a cactus in a 4 inch pot. The dig your own cactus are very slow and cactus take a long time to grow some, but, I had a cactus (that died when we moved) that grew up to 6 inches tall in a couple of years. Now I'm hopping the cactus I bought today will be happy in its new home, and grow straight and strong for me. When you stop in take notice of the cute kitschy garden art. Take some time to say hello to the free range hens and the kitty's. They are so calm and sweet. Looking forward to our next visit....as soon as I get my garden up to snuff. read more

This place was so great! I had a cactus that I needed to be re-potted and the man who worked there was really nice I picked out the pot I liked and he moved my cactus and put the dirt and rocks in it so my cactus is happy again! It just has a great atmosphere, there are two kitties that live there who have their own bed by the register, there were neat little gifts I got a beautiful Humming Bird feeder in the gift shop, and plants that seemed to be grown with lots of love! I thought the prices were more then fair, not as cheap as the big chain stores but you get what you pay for and these cactus and desert plants are happy and unusual. Cactus-Mart was just a fun desert nursery I am definitely going to go back whenever I need a unique gift. read more

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The owner really should offer a DISCOUNT for locals. They would get much more business. The staff is nice. The price on digging your own cactus is fair, which is typically a tourist draw. However the price for the succulents and other plants (not necessarily cactus) seem far too high for the QUALITY of the plant. I would love to source this business for the bulk of my landscaping/gardening needs as I support local businesses BEST I CAN, but the price and quality are not something I can make a compromise for. I stop by every once in a while to buy their Mrs. Meyers products they carry. The hardware store is convenient for small purchases. Edited: I was contacted after this review posted and told they do provide a discount for locals. That's great! I had not been advised this by any staff for the 2 years I've been frequenting the mart. So note to locals: take advantage of your discount. :) read more

Misleading signage from the highway. "Dig Your Own Cactus!" No, you do not dig your own cactus from the ground. You dig it out of one pot to put it in another ($1.29 minimum) mini pot. And these are TINY cacti - like the size of your pinky. Pricing on the other plants was really steep. 3 stars because they had some very rare plants I had not seen in other nurseries. read more

The best place to snap up cactus, art, and even hardware in a shop next door. Colorful and eclectic items everywhere! Make this a stop if you're a visitor, make this part of your routine if you live here. read more

Such a lovely place! I've been dying to visit but live in LA. So this weekend when staying out in PS I made this stop a priority, and I"m so glad that I did. This is an excellent nursery. They have so amazing cactus - different kinds, shapes, sizes. Unusual varieties too! The way they have set up the farm is very logical, so you get to see everything but it's not overwhelming. They folks who own and work there are as kind and as helpful as it gets. The prices are extremely fair. They have furnishings for your patio as well as your home. So they have lots of different things to look at. Lots of great pots and planters too. We were there for over an hour! They have everything you need and some gorgeous, HEALTHY, happy succulents at great prices. read more

I love the Cactus Mart. It just gets better with age. I have been going for years. It has a great vibe, great prices and friendly service. It's my secret getaway where I go and shop for a cool cactus or succulent and get lost in a desert wonderland. Now that they've added local artists' work, it's like a double fun trip. "Down to Earth" describes it well! read more

I was staying in Joshua tree and passed this place and told myself I would come on the way back. I definitely did. I was originally drawn in by the dig your own cactus for 59 cent sign. The 59 cent cactus are cute little cactus in tiny containers that you pluck out with tongs. They also have larger ones for 2.95-4.95 in the same area. We loaded up to make some cactus terreriums when we got home. In the next greenhouse over they have it chalk full of succulents. We also picked up some for the terreriums. Prices are really good and they have so many varieties of not only cactus, but succulents and other desert plants. I wish I would have bought some more white sage but there is always next time. When we got home to San Diego we kept saying we should have gotten more but it is only about 2 hours away so we can always come back! And I am sure we will. This is an amazing nursery! read more

I visited this store for the first time yesterday after seeing it off Hwy 62. It was a great experience visiting the store. The owners are absolutely inviting, helpful and friendly. They have an extensive selection of desert plants. Also a really cool gift shop with art and other desert gifts. They have .59 cent 'dig your own cactus' which is an awesome deal and fun to pick out your own cacti. They have 2 super cute, friendly cats, chickens, a rooster and a fish pond. If you are in the area (Palm Springs and the other desert cities near by) definitely stop by. read more

A fun stop on my way through to JT. Lots to look at and choose from - you can even dig your own cactus! Prices were very good and fair. Unfortunately I couldn't fit any of the large ones in my car, but I did make out with a few nice succulents and a smaller flowering cactus that i'm stoked on. They are very knowledgeable and provide necessary insight on the best way to care for your new plants. read more

Fun to see all the cactus! The property is beautiful and has so many cool things for sale... including delicious vegan sandwiches!!! I had the egg salad and pastrami. Such a tasty surprise! read more

Cactus Mart - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Morongo Valley, California

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Such an awesome nursery in the middle of practically nowhere. I love the dig your own cactuses. You can buy a mini pot or just get one of the used containers to put your mini cactus in. It's only like 59 cents! They have a lot of succulents for really good prices. I would love to visit on on my next trip out to Morongo casino. read more

There are a couple home/garden places in the area, but you won't find anything like this place. It's so easy to lose track of time wondering the isles of bizarre looking cactus, succulents, and other desert and exotic plants and trees. The greenery alone is enough to keep me entertained but they've a huge selection of ceramics and containers, all kinds of garden equipment, and wonderful odd ball stuff too like an entire section devoted to bird feeders. I'd never seen repair parts for hummingbird feeders, but they have them! If you're heading to the Hi Desert and need a gift, stop at Cactus Mart ... I promise you will not be disappointed. read more

Cactus Mart - Parking just off Hwy 62 - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Morongo Valley, California

My husband and I brought our family visiting from Oklahoma into the Cactus Mart in Morongo Valley last week, they loved your business and the selection. So happy with the NEW OWNERS, amazing, helpful and very friendly couple. Nice change, we will definately be supporting and spreading the word for our locals to shop with you, keeping $$$ in our community. Even if one doesn't need something for the garden, or hardware department, they have great local artist work, and pieces to compliment anyones home and work space. So glad we made time to go in and see the changes and friendly faces at the Cactus Mart.. Hope they're here to stay, cause we love em! Cheers to our local business! TD & Justin Holladay :) read more

Rude cashier. Since the same guy had the the same attitude the last time I visited, I needed to comment. He didn't say "hello", placed my change on counter (even though my gloved hand was extended) and he didn't say "thank you". Additionally, the selection of "pick your own" cactus was severely limited. read more

Cactus-Mart has been one of my favorite places to shop. I was there late July with my family. We went cause we heard you can pick your own cactus for .59 cents! There are so many plants. They have a really cool gift shop. The owners were very friendly and helpful. I love this shop. read more

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Cactus mart is what heaven is. My heaven. There are free roaming chickens, two greenhouses, 60 cent pick your own cactus, and cats that live in the store and are so sleepy and squishy and friendly. Of course this is a very biased review because two of my favorite things on Earth are cacti and cats but still. read more

Loved loved this place! Dig your own cacti for 59 cents. The staff is very knowledgable and friendly. I grabbed a few of the cacti and I love them. This is a cool spot to stop by before or after your trip to Joshua tree :) Also they had like a pop up Indian taco stand outside. And let me tell you those tacos were delishhhhhh! Definitely worth trying. Mmmmh craving some right now read more

This place is a cactus lovers dream! They have the most wonderful selection of cactus and succulents I've ever seen. The property is lovely, and they have very friendly cats you can hang out with. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They kindly gave me boxes to pack my cactus in for my flight home. I cannot wait to come back here on my next trip to stock my cactus collection! read more

Great plant place and a nice place to just meander about. Great art for sale and interesting outdoor artifacts.if you're just passing thru our beautiful village this place is worth a stop and look. It's fun relaxing and interesting. Visitors won't be disappointed. read more

Such a fun stop on our way to Joshua Tree! Amazing variety and kind staff.

Love the new food. Always fun to be around all the animals. Plus they have a little hardware store in the back that always helps when you don't want to have to drive up or down the hill. Definitely local favorite read more

If you are looking to buy cactus or succulent for your home, this is THE place. Amazing people who take their time to explain about each plant and teach about how to care. Will surely get back here the next time we visit JTNP. read more

I love this store! I live in Sacramento but my dad lives in Joshua Tree, this store is the highlight of my trip. I ALWAYS make sure to stop here and pick up at least something from this neat little store on the way home. May that be a cactus, painting, candles or something else thats neat from this store. The gentleman who wears the floppy hate is so helpful and really knows his stuff. I also love the fact that they have two large very friendly cats. Nothing better than cats and cactus. :) If you are ever in the area, stop by the little shop. You will not regret it. read more

This was a gem of a find on the highway. We saw the shop as we headed towards our destination and vowed to stop on our return. We are so glad we did. The selection and prices are great and beat those big box stores any day. But on top of that is the service - the woman working was personable, friendly, helpful, and super fun to walk around the grounds with. They have a sign that says dig your own for 59 cents and any person that thinks they are going to dig a huge cactus for that amount is ridiculous. There are babies that can be dug and replanted for that price - and you will NOT find saplings (or whatever you call them for cacti) at a store for that price. I picked some as well as buying some more established succulents and brought them home to my garden. They are thriving well and are AWESOME!! A must stop if you are cruising along this highway. In addition to their plant selection, there are some super cool gifts in the store. read more

Cactus Mart - Such a great selection and charming art throughout. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Morongo Valley, California

Super cute place! The lady working there was kind and helpful, and the baby cactus nursery where you could "pick your own" for like 59 cents was adorable. (We bought a dozen and packed them into an egg carton they had there, ha!) Tons of great cacti. The succulent selection was ok but it was in the middle of winter, so whatcha gonna do. :) read more

thanks to heyclaire's video, i discovered this lovely place. i came to pet the cat, but left with a bunch of beautiful succulents and cacti. dig your own cactus for 59 cents! really fun to pick out some new prickly friends :) thank you to the staff that works here that made my experience here fantastic. you all are very nice and informative and i'll be sure to come back on my next visit towards joshua tree! read more

Cactus Mart - fuzzy & friendly! - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Morongo Valley, California

We drove past this place at 10pm at night heading to Joshua Tree and I got super excited to be able to dig up a cactus. On our way home in the afternoon, we completely thought we passed it until we got further out (things look a lot different at night) and immediately turned around to check the place out. I am a sucker for succulents and cacti and I felt like a kid in a candy shop! We ended up digging up 3 cacti and taking home 2 different types of Aloe's. I would have gotten bigger options if we weren't on a 7 hour drive home! The gentleman at the cash register was extremely kind and introduced us to Butch and Sundance, the shop kitties. Ended up also buying one of their store shirts because I love cactus and I love cats and Butch and Sundance were total sweeties! This will definitely be a staple visit for when we come back to Joshua Tree. read more

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

Love this place. Friendly customer service. friendly chicken and cat, loose at the property , very knowledgable staff. Bought a bunch of stuff ! read more

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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