Myrtillocactus geometrizans cristata
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The cristate form (Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. cristata) is an unusual, sculptural cactus with fan-like, undulating growth. Instead of forming a single upright column, this plant develops a twisting, coral-like crest. A fascinating, slow-growing collector’s specimen. This plant will be sent bare-rooted (without soil) for safe shipping.
Care
- Light: Full sun to very bright light encourages compact, sculptural growth.
- Water: Water deeply when dry in warmer months; keep almost dry in winter.
- Temperature: Warm-growing, protect from frost.
- Media: Plant in a free-draining cactus mix.
- Fertiliser: Apply a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser during the growing season.
Key Characteristics
- Growth Form: Cristate (fan-shaped, coral-like)
- Stem Colour: Blue-green with distinctive ribs
- Spines: Small and evenly spaced
- Growth Rate: Slow-growing, forms dense sculptural clumps with age
- Display: Ideal for shallow pots or feature planters
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.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our Help Centre (Contact Page).
Size: 100mm Sq Pot A Bare rooted