Larryleachia cactiformis cristata - Crested Trichocaulon cactiforme

Larryleachia cactiformis cristata - Crested Trichocaulon cactiformeLarryleachia cactiformis cristata (Crested Trichocaulon cactiforme) You will receive this exact specimen. Measures 3. 75" tall 3. 75" wide. Showcased here in one of a kind handmade pottery (sold separately). Roots as shown. Will be shipped bare root. Strange in the best way, Larryleachia cactiformis cristata abandons any expectation of symmetry. Instead of growing upright or orderly, it folds into itselfforming a dense, undulating crest that feels

this crested form creates convoluted

once a month or every 2-4 weeks

that bloom from the cephalium

Protect it from temperatures below 45°F

Compacta develops dense spirals of tightly contorted growth

cup-shaped flowers called cyathia from the crown

Growth is steady and upward

and unexpected discoveries invite travelers to pause and look a little closer

We’ve perfected our unique ratios over time through trial and error

this species has become legendary among collectors for its pale silver-gray to chalk-white stems and deeply architectural presence

soft rounded form

·         Propagation: You can propagate it by taking offsets (pups) from the base or from stem cuttings