Native American cultures believe that the cactus represents warmth, protection, and motherly love. Because cacti plants can survive in harsh conditions, they've become a symbol of unconditional, maternal love.
So if someone gives this plant to you, it means that -
  1. They love you and care about you.
  2. They think you’re strong. They’ve seen everything that you’ve gone through and they think that you’re a tough, strong survivor. Someone who can bounce back from the toughest of times.
  3. They want to protect you. In Feng Shui, if you put succulent on your terrace or windowsill, it is believed that it will protect you from negative energy and misfortune.
  4. They may be attracted to you. In Japan, receiving a flowering cactus from someone is actually a sign that they’re attracted to you!