Cactus ID and Questions
Greetings Cactus Jungle,
I will soon be purchasing some of your Ultra Soil Blend for Cactus and
Succulent and was hoping you could tell me what kind of cactus is in
the photos below (I found it languishing outside an antique shop and
brought it home to provide it with a little better care). It’s
currently about 23″ high and sits in a 7″ square pot.
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In addition, could you answer a couple of other questions regarding
the cactus:1. Again, what kind of cactus is it?
2. Could you recommend the optimal size pot for its size?
3. How much direct sunlight would you recommend for it during the hot
days of summer here in Richmond, VA?Many thanks for any advice you could offer. I appreciate it (and wish
your garden center were here in my neck of the woods).Cheers,
Elizabeth
Elizabeth,
Your cactus is a Cereus Monstrose, a genetic mutation off a more standard Cereus species. For pot size we recommend allowing enough space below the soil line for root mass that will match the amount of plant mass above. A 2ft. cactus would usually want to be in a standard 12″ pot, but it depends on height as well as width.
I can’t give you exact care for your location since I’m not familiar with your climate. But if you are hot you may want to provide it some afternoon shade.
Peter
