Sailana Cactus Garden

Sailana Cactus Garden is a specialized botanical garden located in Sailana town in Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, near the Sailana Palace. Established by the former rulers of Sailana princely state, it houses an extensive collection of cactus and succulent species, reportedly one of the largest in Asia. The garden is noted for its diverse exotic and indigenous cactus varieties, landscaped beds, and its role in conservation, research and horticultural display in central India.

Visitors can expect a landscaped garden dedicated to cacti and succulents with numerous beds and potted collections displaying varied shapes, sizes and flowering species. The garden is set within the Sailana town area near the palace complex, with pathways for walking between sections, labelled plant varieties, and open areas for observation and photography. It offers a quiet, educational environment focused on arid-zone botany and horticulture.

The garden was developed under the patronage of the rulers of the former Sailana princely state, notably Raja Digvijay Singh, who was known for his interest in horticulture and cactus cultivation. Established in the mid-20th century, it was created to conserve and display a wide range of cactus and succulent species collected from different regions.