Cereus spegazzinii f. cristata
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This Cereus spegazzinii, also known as Monvillea spengazinii, is a crested form of the cactus from South America, native to regions of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. This form results from a mutation that disrupts apical growth, leading to a fan-like, undulating shape rather than the cylindrical habit typical of the species. In its natural environment, it occurs in open, arid grasslands and rocky outcrops with good drainage and high sunlight exposure.
Care Tips:
- Light: Requires full sun or bright filtered light to maintain form and spine colour
- Water: Water thoroughly when dry; allow potting medium to dry out completely between waterings
- Humidity: Low humidity preferred; sensitive to prolonged damp conditions
- Media: Fast-draining, mineral-rich cactus mix with added pumice or coarse sand
- Temperature: Thrives between 10–30°C; shelter from frost
- Fertiliser: Use a diluted cactus-specific fertiliser during active growth in spring and summer
- Repotting: Infrequent; only when rootbound or medium becomes compacted
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
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Size: 66mm Pot
