Since 1983, wholesalers nationwide have come about to The King for all needs cactus & succulent. Isn’t it time you do too?


TO BECOME THE KING OF WHOLESALE:

1.Download required wholesale paperwork

Limited computer access? Request/complete the paperwork in person on your next visit!

2. Complete applicable paperwork (don't forget to sign/date at bottom)

3. Return the paperwork via:

a) Email at admin@thecactusking.com (wholesale clientele only),

OR

b) In-person on your first visit

THE CACTUS KING'S UPDATED 2020 WHOLESALE PRICING GUIDE IS NOW AVAILABLE! PLEASE EMAIL AT admin@thecactusking.com FOR YOUR COPY, TODAY!

IMPORTANT NOTICE (PLEASE READ):

Due to the complex nature of this particular section of horticulture/botany, The Cactus King has a small, but dedicated team. We always attempt to respond to inquiries as they come in, however, this is not always possible.

Most inquiries will be responded to within 1 business day. Please allow a maximum response time of 2 business days. In the event that you require immediate assistance, please contact us via phone at (281) 591-8833.

Thank you!
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TOP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):

QUESTION:

What is the minimum purchase amount for web/email orders?

ANSWER:

$200.00 (does not include prep/pack/ship cost).

QUESTION:

What is the minimum purchase amount for will call/walk-in orders?

ANSWER:

First purchase: $200.00 minimum

All subsequent purchases: $50.00 minimum

QUESTION:

Where do I find the required wholesale paperwork?

ANSWER:

Easy access to computer/printer?

a) Click here to download required wholesale paperwork

Limited access to computer/printer?

a) Ask a CK team member for a copy of the wholesale paperwork to fill out on your first visit to our nursery

QUESTION:

How do I submit my wholesale paperwork?

ANSWER:

Paperwork can be submitted…

1. In person on your next visit (just bring your completed copy)
2. In person (request, fill out and return the paperwork on the spot)

QUESTION:

When I come to visit, should I bring proof of my wholesale account?

ANSWER:

No proof that you are a wholesaler is necessary.

If your paperwork was not submitted prior to arrival, no problem! A team member will provide said
paperwork on the spot.

QUESTION:

Will I be charged sales tax?

ANSWER:

Wholesale clientele that provide their company’s Sales and Use Tax Permit Number will not be charged sales tax. Without the Sales and Use Tax Permit Number, 8.25% sales tax will be added to the order’s total.

QUESTION:

I don't live in Texas, does The Cactus King ship to other states?

ANSWER:

Whoa, you don’t live in Texas? Don’t worry, nobody’s perfect!

We ship to every state in the USA.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Alaska
2. Hawaii
3. Puerto Rico

QUESTION:

Wait, The Cactus King does not accept credit cards? How do I pay?

ANSWER:

Accepted payment methods:

1. Cash
2. Money order
3. Paper check
4. eCheck (electronic check/ACH)

QUESTION:

What is an eCheck?

ANSWER:

An eCheck (electronic check), is a form of digital payment that serves the same function as a physical check. By accepting an eCheck, The Cactus King receives funds by pulling them directly from the recipient's checking account. The advantages are numerous.

Paper checks (on average), take far longer to process. Physical checks must be filled out, mailed, received, and deposited before the funds have an opportunity to clear. eChecks begin their approximate 1-3 business day processing time the moment that they are submitted. Funds typically post/clear the same day.

The website is: https://quickclick.com/r/kqifb

QUESTION:

How do I pay by eCheck?

ANSWER:

Upon submitting an order, you will be asked how you would like to pay. If you opt to pay by eCheck, a custom payment link will be emailed to you. Simply click the link to be taken to our secure payment portal. At that time, you will enter in your billing information and submit the payment. Done!

QUESTION:

Where do I send paper checks and money orders?

ANSWER:

Please make all paper checks/money orders payable to “Lyn Rathburn.” Thank you!

Mailing address (USPS ONLY):
Lyn Rathburn
PO Box 16099
Houston, TX 77222

Mailing address (FedEx, UPS etc.):
Lyn Rathburn
625 West Canino Road
Houston, TX 77037

QUESTION:

Do I ever have to purchase a specific number of plants to choose the species I get?

ANSWER:

The Cactus King has a purchase minimum for all 4” and 1-gallon cacti/succulents if a single species is to be purchased. 1-gallon cacti or succulents must be purchased at a minimum of 2 per species. A full flat must be purchased to obtain a single, 4” potted cactus or succulent species. All larger cacti and succulents (2-gallon+), have no purchase minimums.

Flat sizes:

1. Cactus- 15, 4” pots
2. Succulent- 18, 4” pots

QUESTION:

Does The Cactus King ever choose what species of plants I will receive?

ANSWER:

Plant selection is at the discretion of The Cactus King in 3 scenarios…

a) If you choose to order the "1000 count, 1" cactus OR 2” succulent mix" special (45 cents per
plant). In this case, you only need to indicate whether you want 1,000 cacti, 1,000 succulents or
a mix of both cacti and succulents. From there, The Cactus King will choose 1000 plants for you.

b) If you choose to order 4” potted succulents OR cacti “Grower’s Choice.” Grower’s Choice is
when the nursery picks a random assortment of plants for the buyer. In this instance, all you
need to indicate is the quantity (no set amount).

c) If you choose to order 1-gallon potted succulents OR cacti “Grower’s Choice.” Grower’s Choice is when the nursery picks a random assortment of plants for the buyer. In this instance, all you
need to indicate is the quantity (no set amount).

QUESTION:

Will I be notified when my order has shipped?

ANSWER:

Yes!

Tracking information will automatically be provided via email directly from FedEx the same day your order ships.

QUESTION:

When will my order ship (timelines)?

ANSWER:

The Cactus King ships boxed, mail orders on Thursdays and Fridays. All orders are filled and shipped chronologically. This assists our ability to keep operations running smoothly.

If you pay by paper check or money order, the funds will be deposited within 24 hours. After the paper check or money order posts to our account (usually 1 business day), your order is reserved and can be pulled/prepped for shipment. If you opt to pay by eCheck, funds typically take 1 - 3 business days to move from your fiscal institution to ours. After the eCheck enters/posts to our account, your order is reserved and can be pulled/prepped.

Received/posted payments must arrive before cutoff (Tuesday/6am), to leave our facility that same
week on Thursday or Friday. If your payment arrives/posts after Tuesday at 6am, it will ship out the following Thursday or Friday. All boxed, mail orders ship via FedEx Ground, which carries an estimated delivery window of 3 - 5 business days. Tracking information will automatically be provided via email directly from FedEx the same day your order ships.

QUESTION:

Can my company make its own shipping arrangements?

ANSWER:

Yes!

The Cactus King will coordinate with a courier of your company's choosing. A word of caution, many couriers will not transport live plants (liability concerns). Typically, we use FedEx Ground/Freight for all shipments. Labor/prep/packaging fees still apply regardless of whether The Cactus King or your institution sets up the shipping arrangements.

We will pull/prep/pack/load the order for you. Most orders leave our nursery on Thursdays and Fridays. For more complex orders (i.e., custom, larger shipments, palletized orders etc.), please let us know if it is urgent. Our team can then determine the most efficient way to compete the task at hand.

QUESTION:

What does The Cactus King's labor, prep and packaging fees cover?

ANSWER:

Packaging fees cover the cost of:
1. Boxes
2. Box fillers (i.e., paper, packing peanuts)
3. Packing tape

Prep and labor fees cover the cost of time-intensive:
1. Soil removal to ship bare root in compliance with state and federal law
2. Inspection/cleaning of each plant
3. Labor to pull a company's plants

QUESTION:

Does The Cactus King ship bare root?

ANSWER:

4” and 1-gallon pots are shipped in soil. 2-gallon pots (and larger), are shipped bare root unless otherwise requested.

QUESTION:

A landscape architect's breathing down my neck, can you photograph my plants and include them with my quote?

ANSWER:

The Cactus King consists of a small, but dedicated team (10 employees). We always do our best to provide your company with superior customer service. The Cactus King's property is located on 6 acres and it is too time intensive to consistently provide photographs to all clientele. Your company can certainly request photographs, but we cannot provide a strict guarantee that it will be fulfilled. At the very least, we do provide photographs of our plants on our website, www.TheCactusKing.com.
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PHOTO GALLERY:

1st photo:

-Average 4" cacti

2nd photo:

-Average 1-gallon to 2-gallon cacti

3rd photo:

-Agave cornelius

4th photo:

-Trichocereus hybrid var. Flying Saucer (red flower- available in peach/white flowers)

5th photo:

-Blooming Yucca rostrata

6th photo:

-Trichocereus hybrid var. Western Red

7th photo:

-Hesperaloe parviflora ("Red Yucca")

8th photo:

-Echinocactus grusonii ("Golden Barrel Cactus")

9th photo:

-Echinocactus grusonii (albino/white spines- rarer variety)

Gallery: 

Corporate Clients (The King hangs hard)

Movies:

RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Hot Pursuit (2015)

Television:

USA Network's Queen of the South (2019)

Botanical Gardens:

New York Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City Zoo/Botanical Gardens
Mercer Arboretum in Houston, Texas
Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Zoos:

Houston, TX Zoo
San Antonio, TX Zoo

Other Clientele:

Houston, TX Rodeo

The Cactus King's cacti and succulents have gone international! If you ever find yourself in China with a little spare time, head to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. It is the largest Aquarium in the world (no big deal, pun definitely intended).

The Cactus King's plants are also featured in the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom's partner parks. These include their water park, amusement park, crocodile park and botanical gardens.

Wholesale/Retail Hours

Monday through Saturday: 9am - 5:30pm

Sunday: Closed

Interested in becoming The King of wholesalers? Click the "Wholesale" tab above for more information.

Find your dream plant!

Addresses & Contact Information

Physical Address (IN-PERSON VISITS):
7900 I-45N
Houston TX, 77037

We're located directly next to the Tajj Inn.
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Mailing Address (WEB ORDER PAYMENTS):

Lyn Rathburn
PO Box 16099
Houston, TX 77222

Please make checks/money orders out to "Lyn Rathburn."
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Questions? Concerns? The CK team is here to help!

For assistance, please: Call
(281) 591-8833 or
email admin@thecactusking.com

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