Cereus Monstrose
The Cereus Monstrose, known as the Monstrose Apple Cactus or the Pen and Ink Cactus is a fascinating and rather exclusive kind of cactus. Originating from South America, it grows in an asymmetrical, winding way, making it grow in an interesting way.
Appearance :
Shape: The most noticeable thing about this type of cactus is that its has a winding, uneven and unpredictable appearance. Stems tend to be contorted, coiled, and spiraled therefore making the art piece to have some abstract features.
Color: The stems are usually bluish green or gray green in color in most of the species of this group.
Spines: It also has colorful areoles (small bumps) that bear sharp spines that may differ in size and hair like formation.
Size: This cactus also can be quite huge at maturity attaining a couple of feet in height and diameter.
Flowers: It may develop gigantic, white, night-blooming flowers under the correct circumstances, a little hint of sophistication to the odd flowering plant.
Growth Habits and Care:
Sunlight: Grows best where the climate is warm and it is planted in an area that receives full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Must be grown in purely sandy soil, preferably cactus or any succulent growing mixture.
Watering: During the growing season (spring and summer its recommended that they be watered moderately and allowed to dry before being watered again. Finally, the cactus is already a dormant plant in the winter; thus, you shouldwater it very sparingly.
Temperature: Prefers warm water but if there is a little cold water should not last for a long time and water should not be still. Protect from frost.
Additional Information:
Cereus Monstrose is a slow-growing plant and thus will not be very demanding for the collector and is easy to care for.
It is self-sterile, requires cross-pollination and its growth pattern is unusual which has endeared it to many cactus lovers.
The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 100mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
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Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
The Cereus Monstrose, known as the Monstrose Apple Cactus or the Pen and Ink Cactus is a fascinating and rather exclusive kind of cactus. Originating from South America, it grows in an asymmetrical, winding way, making it grow in an interesting way.
Appearance :
Shape: The most noticeable thing about this type of cactus is that its has a winding, uneven and unpredictable appearance. Stems tend to be contorted, coiled, and spiraled therefore making the art piece to have some abstract features.
Color: The stems are usually bluish green or gray green in color in most of the species of this group.
Spines: It also has colorful areoles (small bumps) that bear sharp spines that may differ in size and hair like formation.
Size: This cactus also can be quite huge at maturity attaining a couple of feet in height and diameter.
Flowers: It may develop gigantic, white, night-blooming flowers under the correct circumstances, a little hint of sophistication to the odd flowering plant.
Growth Habits and Care:
Sunlight: Grows best where the climate is warm and it is planted in an area that receives full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Must be grown in purely sandy soil, preferably cactus or any succulent growing mixture.
Watering: During the growing season (spring and summer its recommended that they be watered moderately and allowed to dry before being watered again. Finally, the cactus is already a dormant plant in the winter; thus, you shouldwater it very sparingly.
Temperature: Prefers warm water but if there is a little cold water should not last for a long time and water should not be still. Protect from frost.
Additional Information:
Cereus Monstrose is a slow-growing plant and thus will not be very demanding for the collector and is easy to care for.
It is self-sterile, requires cross-pollination and its growth pattern is unusual which has endeared it to many cactus lovers.
The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 100mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
The Cereus Monstrose, known as the Monstrose Apple Cactus or the Pen and Ink Cactus is a fascinating and rather exclusive kind of cactus. Originating from South America, it grows in an asymmetrical, winding way, making it grow in an interesting way.
Appearance :
Shape: The most noticeable thing about this type of cactus is that its has a winding, uneven and unpredictable appearance. Stems tend to be contorted, coiled, and spiraled therefore making the art piece to have some abstract features.
Color: The stems are usually bluish green or gray green in color in most of the species of this group.
Spines: It also has colorful areoles (small bumps) that bear sharp spines that may differ in size and hair like formation.
Size: This cactus also can be quite huge at maturity attaining a couple of feet in height and diameter.
Flowers: It may develop gigantic, white, night-blooming flowers under the correct circumstances, a little hint of sophistication to the odd flowering plant.
Growth Habits and Care:
Sunlight: Grows best where the climate is warm and it is planted in an area that receives full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Must be grown in purely sandy soil, preferably cactus or any succulent growing mixture.
Watering: During the growing season (spring and summer its recommended that they be watered moderately and allowed to dry before being watered again. Finally, the cactus is already a dormant plant in the winter; thus, you shouldwater it very sparingly.
Temperature: Prefers warm water but if there is a little cold water should not last for a long time and water should not be still. Protect from frost.
Additional Information:
Cereus Monstrose is a slow-growing plant and thus will not be very demanding for the collector and is easy to care for.
It is self-sterile, requires cross-pollination and its growth pattern is unusual which has endeared it to many cactus lovers.
The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 100mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
