61 Cactus Baby Shower Photos We're Totally Stuck On

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Let's face it, you're not an arugula mom (see what I did there?), you're a cool mom — which means you're probably up to date on all of the trendy baby shower themes out there. If you're preparing for an upcoming cactus-themed baby shower, or perhaps honoring your heritage with a fiesta-style baby shower, then boy oh boy (or should I say, girl oh girl) do we have some ideas for you. Thanks to our friends at Be Inspired, we have all of the sharp cactus decor photos you need to make your baby shower a prickly awesome day. Ahead, find some inspiration for your cactus-themed or decorated baby shower.

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Cute Desserts
Jade Min Photography LLC

Cute Desserts

Double down on your theme by decorating cacti with cactus-shaped treats, like this adorable macaron.

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Succulent Garden
Cory Ryan Photography

Succulent Garden

Create a mini desert as your centerpiece with a flourishing succulent garden! Not only are these fun to look at, but they add a botanical flair into your decor.

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Decorative Vines
Bowtie & Bloom

Decorative Vines

Turn your dinner party into a lush oasis with an abundance of vines!

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Flower Crowns
Bowtie & Bloom

Flower Crowns

If you're going for a more bohemian vibe at your baby shower, then flower crowns are a great addition.

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Plant-Covered Signs
Bowtie & Bloom

Plant-Covered Signs

Emphasize your wall decor using botanical touches like this fun vine-wrapped sign!

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Party Decorations
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Party Decorations

Colorful paper decor is inexpensive and will add a bold touch to a cactus-themed baby shower.

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Cactus Cake
Alex Meyer Photography

Cactus Cake

Morph your shower's cake into a true desert by covering it with adorable cacti!

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Succulents
Brooke Images

Succulents

Adorn your shower with succulents for a true desert-style baby shower.

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Succulent Centerpieces
Kate Bunny Hampson

Succulent Centerpieces

Make succulents the centerpiece and encourage guests to take them home as a party gift — they won't go to waste once the party is over!

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Paper Flowers
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Paper Flowers

Easy to find, inexpensive, and a burst of color — you can't go wrong with paper flowers!

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'60s-Inspired Sign
Brooke Images

'60s-Inspired Sign

To truly give off a hippy and bohemian feel, try out a fun slogan with an old-school font.

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Cactus Dishes
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Cactus Dishes

Serve your food on a cactus-shaped dish and no one will have a hard time figuring out your shower's theme.

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Botanical Decor
Bowtie & Bloom

Botanical Decor

Bring the outdoors in by using as much wood and greenery as possible!

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Succulent Garden Centerpieces
Wayfaring Wanderer

Succulent Garden Centerpieces

Succulent gardens are not only fun to create, but they also make great centerpieces.

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Tiny Cacti
Chelsea Maras Photography

Tiny Cacti

Greet your guests with a gift as soon as they walk in the door with this fun succulent station.

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Miniature Succulents
Images by Amber Robinson
Heather Gunter Photography

Miniature Succulents

Miniature everything is cute, including these mini succulent plants!

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Cactus Table Decor
Staci & Michael Photography

Cactus Table Decor

Everyone gets a cactus with this adorable table decor.

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Cactus Decor
Cory Ryan Photography

Cactus Decor

This cute little cactus can be placed anywhere and is a great statement-making piece.

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Cactus Nametags
Emma Lee Photography

Cactus Nametags

Forget tape, just stick your guests' name tags right onto a cactus. Not only is it precious, but efficient, too!

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Photobooth With Props
Katie Hoss Photography

Photobooth With Props

We personally love the "I'm just here for the cake" prop.

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Fiesta-Style Shower
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Fiesta-Style Shower

If you're of Mexican descent, own your heritage like this couple did!

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Cactus Cupcakes
Brooke Images

Cactus Cupcakes

Give your cupcakes some added flavor with cute decorations like these cactus toppers ($8 for 12).

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Plants Galore
Chelsea Maras Photography

Plants Galore

You can never have too many plants at a cactus-themed baby shower.

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Desert Decorations
Hannah Rose Gray Photography

Desert Decorations

Add some of your favorite desert plants to accent the rest of your decor.

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Cactus Cake
Staci & Michael Photography

Cactus Cake

Forget extravagant cake toppings and simply use a cactus to top it all off.

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Cactus Table Decor
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Cactus Table Decor

Make it all about the cacti, from the plates to the centerpieces!

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Cactus Centerpiece
Ata-Girl Photography Co.

Cactus Centerpiece

Everyone will be complimenting these adorable cactus centerpieces.

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Colorful Decor
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Colorful Decor

If you're going for a fiesta-style baby shower to celebrate your heritage like this couple, the more color, the better.

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Vintage Record Player
Brooke Images

Vintage Record Player

Not only are record players fun to listen to, but they add to the decor!

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Cactus-Centered Party
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Cactus-Centered Party

Let your cake do the talking and make it the center of your table decor!

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Moroccan Planters
Just Kiss Collective

Moroccan Planters

There's nothing better than a baby shower that's well thought out, and this woven planter proves that. Build on your desert theme by adding a Moroccan twist.

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Blow-Up Cactus
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Blow-Up Cactus

If you feel your cactus shower theme isn't making the statement you were hoping for, add a blow-up cactus into the mix. There's nothing wrong with some added green — plus, they're fun to look at!

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Blossoming Centerpieces
Bowtie & Bloom

Blossoming Centerpieces

Not every plant at your baby shower has to be a cactus! Test out something different by incorporating a beautiful, blossoming centerpiece.

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Botanical Cards
Chelsea Maras Photography

Botanical Cards

Your baby shower's cards are what set the tone for the day, so you might as well incorporate them into your decor.

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Decorative Signs
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Decorative Signs

You might not be able to have a cocktail at your shower, but your guests can! Show them what their options are with some fun decorative signs.

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Cactus Cookies
Chelsea Maras Photography

Cactus Cookies

This cookie station looks so tasty and matches the cactus theme perfectly!

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Desert-Printed Spoon
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Desert-Printed Spoon

Make your baby shower as cute as can be with these creative desert spoons.

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Baby Girl Sign
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Baby Girl Sign

A fun way to remind friends and family of your baby girl is with a decorative sign or themed papel picado!

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Fringe Garland
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Fringe Garland

This couple celebrated their Mexican heritage with cacti and papel picado galore!

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Patio Decor
Chelsea Maras Photography

Patio Decor

If you're an outdoorsy person, then the patio is the way to go. Decorate picnic benches with fun runners and lots of greenery for a bohemian flair.

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Personalized Table Decor
Annalise Sheridan Photography

Personalized Table Decor

Don't let your baby shower invitations go to waste! Use whatever extras you have as table-top decor.

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Cactus Gummies
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Cactus Gummies

Everyone loves a tasty treat! If you're not interested in giving away tons of succulents, try out some cactus-shaped gummies.

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Greenhouse Baby Shower
Loretta Lewis Photography

Greenhouse Baby Shower

Enjoy your cactus baby shower in a room full of cacti! Greenhouses are extremely calming and a great place to celebrate your baby.

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Cactus Decor
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Cactus Decor

A blow-up cactus? It's a yes for us — and this little one, too.

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Picado Banners
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Picado Banners

The detail on these papel picado banners is so festive and looks great for a desert-themed shower!

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Desert Vibes
Alex Meyer Photography

Desert Vibes

Enjoy the desert anywhere you are with golden cacti decor and warm flowers.

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Taco Confetti
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Taco Confetti

Go above and beyond and let your family and friends know your menu ahead of time with this adorable taco confetti.

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Alcohol and Succulents
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Alcohol and Succulents

If it's a true party, then these two things go hand in hand.

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Cactus Planters
Cory Ryan Photography

Cactus Planters

Creative and beautiful, succulent gardens make perfect centerpieces.

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Cactus-Filled Greenhouse
Sweet Snappin’ Photography

Cactus-Filled Greenhouse

There's no decorations necessary when you're celebrating in a greenhouse!

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Confetti Cupcakes
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Confetti Cupcakes

Embrace the celebration with these adorable confetti cupcakes. The tall decorations even give off a cactus vibe!

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Succulent Planting
Great Woodland Photography

Succulent Planting

Forget regular baby shower games and have your guests get their hands dirty with a fun succulent-planting activity that fits your theme!

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Colorful Succulents
Great Woodland Photography

Colorful Succulents

Add some personality and incorporate colorful succulents into your theme.

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Golden-Wrapped Llamas
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Golden-Wrapped Llamas

Llamas are so cute, and these miniature llamas wrapped in gold are even cuter.

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Cactus Plates
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Cactus Plates

These cactus plates are anything but prickly, and add a creative twist to your shower decor.

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Cactus Centerpiece
Ata-Girl Photography Co.

Cactus Centerpiece

Place miniature cacti on stacked stone slabs for an even more rustic feel.

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Cactus Cake
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Cactus Cake

The classic cactus always looks like it's ready for a party, which is why this cake will have everyone in a good mood.