Cumulopuntia pentlandii (WA Prohibited)
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WA Restricted - Cannot be shipped to Western Australia.
Cumulopuntia pentlandii is a high-altitude South American cactus forming clusters of rounded segments over time, often developing a swollen woody base with age. The species is variable in spine length and growth habit, ranging from compact forms through to heavily armed old specimens.
Older plants can become quite sculptural, producing knobbly segmented growth and corked caudex-like bases that give mature specimens strong collector appeal.
Care
- Light: Bright light to full sun.
- Water: Water during active growth, allowing the mix to dry between watering.
- Temperature: Prefers cool to warm conditions with good airflow.
- Media: Very free-draining cactus or mineral-based mix.
- Feeding: Light feeding during spring and summer.
- Dormancy: Reduce watering significantly during cooler months.
Key Characteristics
- Growth habit: Clumping segmented cactus
- Stem form: Rounded to elongated segments
- Spines: Variable; short to long pale spines
- Plant size: Small to medium clusters, enlarging with age
- Caudex: Older plants can develop swollen woody bases
- Flower colour: Typically yellow to orange-yellow
- Origin: High-altitude regions of Bolivia and Peru
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
Orders are dispatched on a rolling basis.
Most orders ship within 3–5 business days, depending on biosecurity processing, weather, and order size.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only.
Biosecurity Fees:
- WA & TAS: $20 per order
- NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and cover mandatory plant health certification.
Important:
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Size: 66mm Pot