Where are cacti originally from?

Answer 1

Cacti are members of the plant family Cactaceae, which is found naturally only in the Americas and on nearby islands. They range from southern Canada to southern Argentina and can be found coast to coast in both North America and South America. The centers of diversity for the family are in Mexico and in South America south of the Amazon Basin. One species of "Mistletoe Cactus" (Rhipsalis baccifera) that grows mostly as an "epiphyte" in trees, is found naturally in tropical regions scattered around the globe. It is believed to have been spread, most likely by birds, from the Americas, where it originated. Other species, mostly Pricklypears (of the genus Opuntia) have been introduced more recently by humans into areas with suitable climates around the world, and have become weeds in a few regions.

Answer 2

Cacti are primarily native to the Americas, with the majority of species found in North and South America. They are well adapted to arid and semi-arid regions, such as deserts and drylands. Some species have also been introduced to other parts of the world as ornamental plants.

Answer 3

They aren't originally from anywhere, they evolved and adapted all across the world.

Answer 4

Cacti are plants that evolved in the New World - the Americas.