Acanthocereus tetragonus 'Fairy Castle' [large]

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Acanthocerus tetragonus 'Fairy Castle': A very tall, jade green cactus with many branches. These branches point straight up, giving the whole thing the appearance of a tiny castle. The stem is covered in wooly white spots called areoles, from which the short, bristle-like spines arise. Although the plant can flower with white or yellow blooms, flowering is quite rare. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" pot.

This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of temperatures below 40F, it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

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Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

Bloom Color

Yellow Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Maximum Height

Over 12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Hard to Kill

Special Characteristic

Lots of Offsets

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

10

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