Cereus sp

	*Cereus sp. forma mostruosa cristata variegata*	CACTUS ART NURSERY Cultivation and Mail Sale of Cacti and Succulents.

This is a very slow growing and attractive plant
that forms sculptural variegated shapes.

Description: Produces lots of sculptural monstrous and crested shapes, nicely variegated in yellow. The spines are reddish and very short , while the areoles are filled with white wool .

Cultivation: Prefers filtered light. Plant in a porous cactus soil with adequate drainage for best results. Water thoroughly during the growing season when soil is dry to the touch. Less or no water during cold winter months to prevent root loss. Protect from frost.

Photo of similar cultivars of Cereus sp. (monstrous and crested forms):

Cereus sp. forma mostruosa cristata
Cereus sp. forma mostruosa cristata variegata
Cereus sp. "WILD CREST"

Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Scientific name: Cereus sp. (unknown) forma cristata mostruosa variegata.

Origin: Garden origin (Nursery produced cultivar).

Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.

This plant produces lots of sculptural green yellow variegate, monstrous and crested shapes with very short reddish spines and woolly areoles.

The green form

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