IndependentPlant nurseryUSDA zone 9b

The Cactus King

4.1(70)

About The Cactus King

“Plant nursery selling a wide range of rare succulents and cacti, including a 15-gallon yucca specimen.”

The Cactus King is an independent plant nursery serving Houston from its location on I-45. It holds a 4.1-star average from 70 Google reviews. Note that it closes on Sundays, so plan weekend visits for Saturday. Because Houston sits in USDA zone 9b (winter lows of 25 to 30°F), local stock here tends to be adapted to the region's conditions, worth asking the staff what's planted well for other customers lately.

Services & amenities

Payments

✓ Debit cards

Parking

✓ Free street parking

From the business

✓ Small business

Rating breakdown

Based on 70 Google reviews

5 ★

66%

4 ★

10%

3 ★

2 ★

1 ★

14%

Frequently asked questions

›Where is The Cactus King located?

The Cactus King is located at 7900 I-45, Houston, TX 77037. The closest alternative garden center is Rodriguez Nursery LLC., about 1.4 miles away.

›Is The Cactus King open on Sunday?

No, The Cactus King is closed on Sundays. It's typically open 9AM-5:30PM on Saturdays instead.

›What plants grow well near The Cactus King?

Houston is in USDA hardiness zone 9b, with winter lows of 25 to 30°F. Frost is rare and fleeting. Gardens produce nearly year-round; the real challenges are summer heat, salt-laden coastal wind, and hurricane-season downpours.