Monvillea Spegazzini Cristata Cactus Plant - myBageecha

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Monvillea Spegazzini Cristata Cactus Plant

Name: Monvillea Spegazzini Cristata Cactus Plant
Brand: myBageecha
SKU: MYBG-CACT-CERE-MOSC
Price: 460.0 INR
Availability: OutOfStock

SKU: MYBG-CACT-CERE-MOSC

Pot size: 5"

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Price:

Rs.460.00

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Delivery time: 3-4 working days

Cereus

Genus

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Low

Maintenance

Once a Week

Water Requirement

Yes

With Pots

Small

Size

Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun

Sunlight Requirement

Low Maintenance,Outdoor

Use

Product Description

This easy to grow plant is very attractive because of its spectacular purple-blue stems with pronounced sculpture effects.A fast growing species which flourishes in a mixed, well-drained soil.

Monvillea Spegazzini Cristata

Family

Cactaceae

Native

Argentina

Description

This easy to grow plant is very attractive because of its spectacular purple-blue stems with pronounced sculpture effects. There also a similar crested form with blue-green marbled stems. These crested stems seem carved and are often crowned with a white down. Huge red flowers on the outside, white inside opening at night.

Environment

A fast growing species which flourishes in a mixed, well-drained soil. This plant needs regular watering during summers and should be kept dry during winters and requires light shade to grow better

Landscape Uses

It is an excellent plant for garden rockery settings, desert type landscapes, patios and botanical gardens

The easiest to keep alive - Cactus thrive on neglect! Coming from desert climates cactus love sun! However beware of the Indian afternoon sun! Keeping them in extreme heat, especially behind a glass which magnifies the heat can cause the cactus to burn. If you notice the cactus turning brown or yellow on the side facing the sun, try giving it a cooler place to thrive in!

For watering cacti, the golden rule is to make sure the soil is completely dry before watering! This will stop the roots from rotting. It is advised to always use a pot with a drainage hole so that excess water can get drained out. If kept in a sunny area, you will need to water it once every week. If it is in a semi shaded or filtered light area, you might need to water it once in 2 weeks.

Cacti like soil that is well aerated and fast draining. You can fertilise the cactus in the summer months when it is in its growing season. During the winters it is best to cut back on any fertiliser and let the plant rest.