Cactus Mart — Local services in Desert Hot Springs

Grew up in Yucca and moved out of state without ever going here. Sad I apparently was missing out all that time.

While visiting the high desert for the weekend, I heard my former high school English teacher had her art for sale. Janis Commentz has some fantastic talent! It perfectly captures the essence of desert life and beauty.

There are many other local artists featured in the shop as well. Gifts galore! Cards, paintings, metal yard art, candles, shirts, etc. It doesn't have a lot of the repeat roadside tourist stuff you get in so many places. This is all mostly local creations and plants. They also had a huge metal UFO for sale while I was there. What more could you want? 🤔

Please stop in here while you pass by. It really is worth checking out and...

We have been looking for some affordable cacti for our place in LA, and we finally found the nursery we will buy from.

They have a great selection of many things - cacti, pots, lawn decor, bistro sets, native plants, succulents, crystals, hummingbird feeders, art, and more! Not to mention they have an incredible retail space both indoor and outdoor with lots of fun roaming to be done.

You can tell this place has heart with its very special vibe. I recommend coming here and checking out the goods. The best part is the price is right.

There is parking in the front. The folks are willing to help you with anything you need. But plan to come with an empty trunk so you can fill it up with...

I drove an hour, and it was well worth my trip. I've spent a long time looking for a good quality Fouquieria (Ocatillo plant). I was super happy to find not only that they had them in stock, but they had 3 species to choose from, including native CA, Mexico and Baja varieties along with some really helpful folks working there to answer some questions about them. I wish I had room in my truck for more of them. Lots of other very interesting cactus and succulents too. Definitely recommend this spot since they have small common cacti, rare and more unusual species, and even an area with some stunning large...