T. 'Mt Geronimo' Orbea decaisneana

T. 'Mt Geronimo' Orbea decaisneanaTrichocereus, also known as San Pedro cactus is a ornamental columnar cactus native to the Andes Mountains at 2,0003,000 m (6,6009,800 ft) in altitude. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru, and it is cultivated in other parts of the world. (Like our backyard) This is for the unrooted cutting shown. Cut end is treated in horticultural sulfur. All of our plants are grown in the beautiful Temecula Valley in sunny Southern

cristata is a very unique plant and shows many variations of crested growth

Origin and Habitat: Mozambique

8–20 cm long and 1

but some populations also boast yellow-spined individuals

Prefers bright sunny locations but may burn in too much direct hot sun

It exhibits green fleshy leaves that will get outlined in red when exposed to the sun and produce small white flowers in spring

They are native to Central and northern Bahia and Eastern Brazil

It is a popular ornamental plant among cactus enthusiasts due to its unique appearance and relatively easy care requirements

starting from germination

In fact as the other Echinocactus and Ferocactus seedlings

However its classification is controversial and all available informations about this taxon can only be described as contradictory

This cactus has up to 15 ribs that can grow spines up to an inch long