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As a part of the Cactaceae family, the Cereus forbesii monstrose 'Ming Thing' grows in a sculpted club-like shape. It is a columnar plant that grows up to 12 inches or 30.5 cm in height. Also commonly known as Woolly areoles, the plant has its surface covered with wool-like areoles and small black spines. The Ming Thing cactus flower is large and characterized by a funnel shape that is white in color with purple hues. The blooming season is spring to early summer. The winter-dormant cactus is a native of Bolivia and Argentina and is not frost-hardy. It is a slow-growing cactus requiring full sun to partial shade.

Growth Rate

Ming Thing Cactus is a slow-growing cactus.

Flowering

The small and large Ming Thing Cactus blooms into large, funnel-shaped white flowers with purple hues from spring to early summer.

Watering

The cactus has the typical watering needs. Ensure that between two waterings, the soil is completely dry.

Soil

Ming Thing plants should be planted in well-draining soil in clay pots that have adequate drainage holes. Use porous cactus soil for best results.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone for the cactus is 9b to 11a. It is not frost-hardy.

Light

The Ming Thing plant grows best when exposed to full sun but does ensure filtered or partial shade in summer.

Propagation

The best way to propagate the cactus is via cuttings.

The plant is a smaller or a mutated version of the Cereus forbesii. Amp up the classiness of your garden with this club-shaped cactus!

Bloom Season Julyoctober
Botanical Name Cereus forbesii monstrose
Common Name Ming Thing cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Red and yellow/green
Genus Cereus
Growth Habit Columnar treelike
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11b
Mature Size 612 in
Native Area Argentina
Resistance 1.1°c
Sun Exposure Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
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Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Julyoctober
Botanical Name Cereus forbesii monstrose
Common Name Ming Thing cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Red and yellow/green
Genus Cereus
Growth Habit Columnar treelike
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11b
Mature Size 612 in
Native Area Argentina
Resistance 1.1°c
Sun Exposure Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

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Cereus forbesii monstrose 'Ming Thing'

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As a part of the Cactaceae family, the Cereus forbesii monstrose 'Ming Thing' grows in a sculpted club-like shape. It is a columnar plant that grows up to 12 inches or 30.5 cm in height. Also commonly known as Woolly areoles, the plant has its surface covered with wool-like areoles and small black spines. The Ming Thing cactus flower is large and characterized by a funnel shape that is white in color with purple hues. The blooming season is spring to early summer. The winter-dormant cactus is a native of Bolivia and Argentina and is not frost-hardy. It is a slow-growing cactus requiring full sun to partial shade.

Growth Rate

Ming Thing Cactus is a slow-growing cactus.

Flowering

The small and large Ming Thing Cactus blooms into large, funnel-shaped white flowers with purple hues from spring to early summer.

Watering

The cactus has the typical watering needs. Ensure that between two waterings, the soil is completely dry.

Soil

Ming Thing plants should be planted in well-draining soil in clay pots that have adequate drainage holes. Use porous cactus soil for best results.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone for the cactus is 9b to 11a. It is not frost-hardy.

Light

The Ming Thing plant grows best when exposed to full sun but does ensure filtered or partial shade in summer.

Propagation

The best way to propagate the cactus is via cuttings.

The plant is a smaller or a mutated version of the Cereus forbesii. Amp up the classiness of your garden with this club-shaped cactus!

Bloom Season Julyoctober
Botanical Name Cereus forbesii monstrose
Common Name Ming Thing cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Red and yellow/green
Genus Cereus
Growth Habit Columnar treelike
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11b
Mature Size 612 in
Native Area Argentina
Resistance 1.1°c
Sun Exposure Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Julyoctober
Botanical Name Cereus forbesii monstrose
Common Name Ming Thing cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Red and yellow/green
Genus Cereus
Growth Habit Columnar treelike
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11b
Mature Size 612 in
Native Area Argentina
Resistance 1.1°c
Sun Exposure Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

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