Stetsonia coryne – The Toothpick Cactus
Stetsonia coryne – The Toothpick Cactus
Stetsonia coryne – The Toothpick Cactus
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Stetsonia coryne – The Toothpick Cactus

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Stetsonia coryne, commonly referred to as the Toothpick Cactus, is the only recognised species within its genus and is native to the dry Chaco region of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. In its natural range, it can develop into a tree-like cactus reaching 8–10 m in height, forming a woody trunk with thick, ascending branches. The stems are strongly ribbed, each rib bearing clusters of rigid spines up to 8 cm long that deter herbivory. Mature plants produce large, funnel-shaped white flowers that open at night during the warmer months, often pollinated by nocturnal insects or bats. These are followed by oval, spiny fruits that are edible when ripe and are eaten by local wildlife. In cultivation, flowering generally occurs in older, well-grown specimens.

Care Tips:

  • Light: Requires full sun for healthy growth.
  • Water: Water sparingly, allowing soil to fully dry between waterings.
  • Media: Use a coarse, well-draining cactus mix.
  • Temperature: Tolerates high heat; protect from frost.
  • Fertiliser: Apply a low-nitrogen cactus fertiliser during the active growing season.
  • Repotting: Repot every 3–4 years or when the plant outgrows its container, taking care to protect yourself from the long spines.

    • Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information

    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).

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    Stetsonia coryne – The Toothpick Cactus
    Stetsonia coryne – The Toothpick Cactus

    Size: 66mm

    Stetsonia coryne – The Toothpick Cactus
    Stetsonia coryne – The Toothpick Cactus
    Stetsonia coryne – The Toothpick Cactus

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