Opuntia cylindrica crested is a unique cactus plant having its origin in Bolivia and Peru. A member of the Cactaceae family, the cactus Opuntia cylindrica is a rare sight. It has a labyrinth undulated crested stem with a fascinating Emerald Idol look. A line of creamy white wool covers the short spines on the top. Commonly known as Emerald Idol Cactus, the plant grows to a height of 0.15 meters. This winter-dormant slow-growing cactus loves Full Sun to Partial Shade. It is not hardy to frost or winters.
Growth Rate This interesting cactus is slow-growing.
Flowering Flowering is a very rare sight. The cactus hardly ever blooms.
Watering and Feeding Like the other members of the Cactaceae family, Opuntia cylindrica crested requires minimal watering. For its care, water sparingly - almost once a week during the growing season and reduce during winters. Once a year, top feed is enough.
Soil The soil should be sandy and free draining. There should be enough space for seamless airflow. To a cactus potting mix, you can add pumice or lapilli.
Hardiness The hardiness zone of Emerald Idol Cactus is 9a to 11b. It is not frost-hardy.
Light For best growth, expose your plant to Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Propagation Opuntia cylindrica cristata care is simple. Through stem cuttings, this cactus can be propagated with ease.
Please note: All Landscape Ready plants that are in a 6-inch pot or larger WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.
Please note: Our large plants are many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive 100% healthy and looking great.
Please note: Our large plants are shipped bare root. They are also many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive healthy and looking great.
Please note: All perennial drought tolerant plants 6 inch and larger plants will be shipped bare root. Before sending perennial plants, we often trim the leafy parts and remove flowers or buds. This helps them survive shipping and adjust to transplanting better. Perennial plants shipped Mon - Wed only.
If you live in a cold climate and are expecting temperatures below 40 degrees within the next five days after placing your order, we highly recommend adding aheat packto your order. If you do not order a heat pack, we do not send one with your order.
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To prevent plants from freezing while in transit, orders placed for areas with extreme severe freezing temperatures will be held for shipment until it is safe to ship.
We guarantee our premium plants will arrive happy and healthy. If not we will replace them for free.
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Any plant that is 6" and larger that is not in our Houseplant category will be shipped bare root (without a pot).
What makes us different is the passion and the attention to detail in all we do here at Planet Desert. We are confident in the quality of our products. That’s why all our plants have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product and get a refund or exchange it for another one — similar or not. Shipping charges may apply.
You can return a product for up to 14 days from the date of purchase. Please submit photos with your order number to info@planetdesert.com to initiate your return. Shipping fees may apply.
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Opuntia cylindrica crested is a unique cactus plant having its origin in Bolivia and Peru. A member of the Cactaceae family, the cactus Opuntia cylindrica is a rare sight. It has a labyrinth undulated crested stem with a fascinating Emerald Idol look. A line of creamy white wool covers the short spines on the top. Commonly known as Emerald Idol Cactus, the plant grows to a height of 0.15 meters. This winter-dormant slow-growing cactus loves Full Sun to Partial Shade. It is not hardy to frost or winters.
Growth Rate This interesting cactus is slow-growing.
Flowering Flowering is a very rare sight. The cactus hardly ever blooms.
Watering and Feeding Like the other members of the Cactaceae family, Opuntia cylindrica crested requires minimal watering. For its care, water sparingly - almost once a week during the growing season and reduce during winters. Once a year, top feed is enough.
Soil The soil should be sandy and free draining. There should be enough space for seamless airflow. To a cactus potting mix, you can add pumice or lapilli.
Hardiness The hardiness zone of Emerald Idol Cactus is 9a to 11b. It is not frost-hardy.
Light For best growth, expose your plant to Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Propagation Opuntia cylindrica cristata care is simple. Through stem cuttings, this cactus can be propagated with ease.
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