Echinopsis lageniformis f. monstrosa cristata 'TBMC' (Syn. trichocereus bridgesii)
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Echinopsis lageniformis f. monstrosa cristata ‘TBMC’ (syn. Trichocereus bridgesii) is an unusual crested and monstrose form characterised by folded, fan-like growth and dense, sculptural ridges. Each plant develops a unique form, with no two specimens ever identical.
This form is slow-growing and valued primarily for its architectural shape rather than flowers. It is well suited to collectors of monstrose and crested cacti who appreciate oddities and long-term specimens.
Care
- Light: Bright light with some gentle direct sun. Avoid sudden exposure to harsh midday sun.
- Water: Water sparingly. Allow the potting mix to dry fully between watering.
- Temperature: Warm growing season. Protect from frost and prolonged cold.
- Growing media: Very free-draining cactus mix with added mineral content.
- Feeding: Light feeding during active growth only. Top dress with dolomite lime annually.
Key Characteristics
- Growth form: Crested and monstrose
- Colour: Soft green with subtle tonal variation
- Spines: Reduced or absent in crested growth
- Flowers: Rare on monstrose forms
- Growth rate: Slow
- Collector appeal: High – individual form varies
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
ALL STATES (including WA, NT, TAS): We now offer a universal, streamlined schedule with two dispatches per week for all regions. This schedule includes all necessary biosecurity treatment and processing for plants sent interstate.
- 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.
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 cost at checkout. It covers the mandatory biosecurity treatments (ICA-29, PS-27, ICA-62) required for interstate compliance.
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Size: 66mm Pot