Opuntia cylindrica cristata 12cm
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€7,50
Opuntia cylindrica cristata 12cm Care & Tips
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Opuntia cylindrica cristata
Family: Cactaceae
Pot diameter:12cm, Height:20cm
Twisted sculpture of the desert 🌵
Opuntia cylindrica f. cristata is a truly fascinating crested form of the classic cylindrical prickly pear, known for its wildly contorted, fan-like growth. Instead of growing upright like its typical counterpart, this mutation creates rippling, brain-like folds that turn each plant into a living sculpture. Its blue-green skin and scattered areoles make it a standout in any cactus collection.
✔ Unique crested form with undulating fan shapes
✔ Highly collectible and eye-catching
✔ Easy-care cactus with excellent drought tolerance
✔ Perfect centerpiece for a xeric display or bowl
🌿 Care Guide
🔆 Light: Full sun to bright indirect light
💧 Water: Allow soil to dry fully between waterings
🌡️ Temperature: Keep above 5°C; protect from prolonged frost
🪴 Soil: Very well-draining cactus mix with added grit
📏 Max size in ideal conditions: ~15–25 cm height × ~25–30 cm spread
📦 Ideal for:
• Sculptural cactus arrangements and focal points
• Collectors of crested or rare cactus forms
🧬 Varietal origin:
This crested form arises as a natural mutation of Opuntia cylindrica, a species native to the Andes of South America. While its wild form grows in upright segments, the cristate version develops mesmerizing ridges due to fasciation—a rare and prized phenomenon in cactus cultivation.
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