{"product_id":"cereus-forbesii-coral-cristata-large-crested-specimen","title":"Cereus forbesii ‘Coral Cristata’ – Large Crested Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCereus forbesii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Coral Cristata’ is a selected crested form that produces dense, coral-like folds instead of ordinary upright stems. Its blue-green growth develops increasingly complex ridges and undulations as the plant matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are well-developed collector plants growing in 100 mm square pots. They are considerably larger and more established than our standard 66 mm plants. Only two are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery cristate plant develops differently. Crest width, shape, branching, colour and minor natural markings will vary between the two specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to very bright light. Introduce stronger direct sun gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly during active growth, then allow the mix to dry before watering again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep considerably drier during cool weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-growing. Protect from frost and prolonged cold, wet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a coarse, free-draining cactus mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a diluted, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCereus forbesii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Coral Cristata’\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cristate, with broad and contorted fan-shaped growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short spines arranged along the folded ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slowly develops wider and increasingly complex crests\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 mm square pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two plants only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Supplied\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one established plant growing in a 100 mm square nursery pot. These are individual collector plants, so the specimen supplied will have its own naturally unique crest shape and markings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cactus - Ben","offers":[{"title":"100mm Pot - A","offer_id":52386611429664,"sku":"CS095","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm Pot - B","offer_id":52386611462432,"sku":"CS096","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/20260911_142650.jpg?v=1789957411","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/cereus-forbesii-coral-cristata-large-crested-specimen","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}