From Bedroom Windowsill to Surrey Sanctuary: The Ottershaw Cacti Story

Tucked away down a leafy Surrey lane, Ottershaw Cacti has become a haven for succulent enthusiasts across the UK. What started as an 11-year-old’s supermarket purchase has blossomed into a remarkable family-run nursery where Daniel and Jo Jackson tend to an extraordinary collection of cacti, echeverias, crassulas, and aeoniums across 10 greenhouses. From prehistoric-looking specimens that serve as grandparents to countless offspring, to award-winning hybrid aeoniums bred on-site, this two-acre sanctuary showcases the beauty and resilience of desert plants. With Plant Heritage National Collections and a passion for propagation that spans generations, the Jacksons have created more than just a nursery – they’ve built a living library of spiky treasures that continues to inspire plant lovers nationwide.

Read the full feature article about Daniel and Jo Jackson’s remarkable journey and their award-winning cacti collection.