In its native northwestern Mexico, this impressive plant (the tallest cactus species in the world), can live for several hundred years, and reach over 10m in height. When grown as a house plant however, it’s a much more manageable size. It has a columnar habit with ribbed stems, and as it matures it forms lots of tree-like branches.
Light
This cactus needs plenty of bright, indirect light, with an occasional dose of sun – but avoid harsh sunlight as this may scorch the plant if it has not been acclimatised.
Watering
Allow the soil of your Cactus to begin to dry-out before watering. Do not overwater or allow the soil to completely dry out. Experiment to find the perfect balance for your cactus.
Humidity
The Cactus thrives in normal to dry household humidity. Native to environments with much wetter air, it is more tolerant to higher humidity than many other cacti.
Feed
Feed once or twice a month during the growing season.
Toxicity
Considered non-toxic, however the spines are sharp so please take care when handling.
Blozem Hints đŸª´
đŸŒ¿Overwatering can cause root rot and make your plant mushy. For best results, wait for the soil to dry-out before watering.
C.W. –
I received a healthy and robust cacti; I repotted it in a decorative terracota pot and it was a perfect match.