Maihuenia poeppigii – Mature Specimen Plants
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Maihuenia poeppigii is an unusual branching cactus with persistent, narrow green leaves and prominent white spines. Mature plants develop thick, woody stems and spreading, sculptural growth that differs considerably between specimens.
These are established mature plants selected for their age, character and developed branching. Each available plant is individually photographed, allowing you to choose the exact specimen for your collection.
Plant Supplied
You will receive the exact Maihuenia poeppigii specimen selected. Please refer to the individual photographs when comparing plant size, branching, growth habit and overall form.
Care
- Light: Full sun to very bright light. Introduce plants to stronger direct sun gradually.
- Water: Water thoroughly when the potting mix approaches dryness during active growth. This species generally accepts more regular water than many desert cacti, but it should never remain waterlogged.
- Temperature: Naturally cold-tolerant, but potted specimens should still be protected from prolonged hard frost and excessive winter moisture.
- Potting Mix: Use a gritty, exceptionally free-draining cactus mix.
- Feeding: Apply a diluted, low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser during active growth.
Key Characteristics
- Botanical name: Maihuenia poeppigii
- Plant type: Leafy, branching cactus
- Growth habit: Low, spreading to upright and irregularly branched
- Foliage: Persistent, narrow, dark green succulent leaves
- Stems: Thickening and becoming woody with age
- Spines: Long, sharp and pale-coloured
- Flowers: Yellow, generally produced during the warmer months on established plants
- Origin: Southern-central Chile and western Argentina
- Selection: Each available specimen is individually photographed
Important Notes
- You will receive the exact plant selected.
- Plant size, stem arrangement and growth habit vary substantially between specimens.
- Older stems naturally become woody, marked and irregular.
- This plant has long, sharp spines and should be handled carefully.
- Plants are not necessarily supplied in flower.
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
Orders are processed in scheduled weekly runs.
VIC, QLD, NSW, SA & ACT: Sunday 11:59 pm cut-off. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 9 working days for processing.
WA, TAS & NT: Thursday 11:59 pm cut-off for Friday treatment. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 10 working days for treatment, certification and processing.
Dispatch dates are not guaranteed and may be affected by biosecurity requirements, weather, public holidays, order volumes and plant preparation.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only. It does not speed up processing, treatment or certification.
Biosecurity Fees:
- WA & TAS: $20 per order
- NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and help cover mandatory plant treatment and health certification.
Important:
Where certification is required, a physical address must be supplied for traceability. Delivery to a PO Box is still allowed.
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Size: 70mm Pot - B
