Does this cactus give clues as to when it wants to be watered? Austrocylindropuntia subulata f. cristata [large]

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Nov 01, 2023 - 02:24 PM

Yes! Look for wrinkles on otherwise smooth areas of the stem and flaccid leaves when your plant has them. Crested cacti are more difficult to get a read on so be sure to pay careful attention.

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Austrocylindropuntia subulata f. cristata [large]

Crested Eve's Needle Cactus (Austrocylindropuntia subulata f. cristata): A wacky mutant cactus with a fanned out stem and a mohawk of leaves. This bright green cactus is contorted into a crest that gets wavy and branches. Short, awl-shaped leaves line its edges and bring a nice fringe to the pla... See More

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