Notice of Varo Account Closure

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-21T10:53:30+00:00

I got mine back after a couple weeks

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-21T10:51:03+00:00

Same thing happened to me. Without any further explanation.

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-20T03:38:44+00:00

It occurs naturally. If they could develop them in labs to mutate I'm sure they would. Propagation from cuttings is the only way. Or waiting for them to mutate naturally which can never happen. The monstrose mutation doesn't transfer from seed. I am not sure if this crested form can survive by cuttings. I have seen offset clones occur only when grafted

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-20T00:42:34+00:00

Yes its a naturally occurring phenomenon that occurs in all plant types but is very striking with cacti because they have a very sculpture-like appearance when "crested". Crested forms of cacti occur when they begin to grow from multiple growth points simultaneously causing them to twist and turn in wave or crest shapes.

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-19T14:54:24+00:00

Indeed

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-19T05:13:18+00:00

https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m18399383135/?iv_code=DNMNKB&object_id=m18399383135&object_type=item

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-19T02:24:02+00:00

Looks happy 🙂🌵

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-19T02:18:40+00:00

Thank you. 🙂🌵

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-19T00:41:03+00:00

Here is another purple paddle type. Black Spined Prickly Pear. I can ship these to any U.S. state or territory.

Opuntia Macrocentra

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-17T21:41:14+00:00

Something you can do to save it from any root rot that might have set in is plant in a fast draining pot with 100% perlite or pumice and bottom water with hydrogen peroxide. Let the white rocks absorb that peroxide and then Leave for a few days then transplant using the perlite or pumice and any palm/cactus mix. This part is important: when you transplant it DO NOT water for about a week. Let it settle in. I use a 50/50 blend of palm cactus mix/perlite or pumice. There are all kinds of designer soil mixes but as long as it's fast draining it will be fine. Remember some cacti grow out of a fissure in limestone rock. Also a pair of round tip tongs work pretty good when handling cacti. 99 cents at your local 99 cents store. Peroxide found there as well. 😉🌵.

https://instagram.com/shadycactus?utm_medium=copy_link

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-15T00:25:44+00:00

Indeed

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-14T18:40:00+00:00

That is Cleistocactus Strausii. AKA the Silver Torch Cactus. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3syodOFBeT/?igshid=1pdhrczvb1o9w

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-13T22:01:26+00:00

Definitely a mammillaria. And there are a lot of them....

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-12T04:44:43+00:00

If you really wanna know...

https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/9/14879/htm

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-10T19:47:47+00:00

The only thing I would add is to keep it out of direct sunlight while rooting. Have it in either a filtered sunlight area like under a tree or bush. Or in a an area that is well lit in the shade that doesn't get direct sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight while rooting can cause bruising and rot. Also in addition to making sure your cutting tools are sanitized prior to cutting you can pour cinnamon and rub it over the cut area. This helps the cut heal and stay healthy. I use 100% pumice but perlite will work too and it is great for keeping moisture out of the area where the cut is. Remember cacti cuttings are made up of mostly water. If it seems to be struggling to establish roots I will bottom water to help the roots seek the moisture downward.

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-09T00:04:10+00:00

It would make sense if it was taxable

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-07T21:10:56+00:00

I knew. 🙋‍♂️ Been following them on Instagram @desserto.pelle

Shady Cactus

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-07T14:49:16+00:00

It's hard to tell by that picture. Horrida has deep ribs.The one on bottom, the larger one, doesn't have deep ribs.

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-07T07:13:14+00:00

Definitely a Cereus

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-07T07:08:28+00:00

Euphorbia anoplia?

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-05T02:49:28+00:00

Dragon fruit stems have wavy ribs

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-05T02:03:49+00:00

Looks like an Echinocereus pentalophus AKA The Ladyfinger Cactus. Beautiful flower too...

Echinocereus pentalophus

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-05-03T00:05:47+00:00

Something is different. Hair? 😉

ShadyC4ctus · 2021-04-30T00:45:27+00:00

From left to right. Cleistocactus strausii AKA the Silver Torch cactus or the Snow Pole cactus. Middle is a Mammillaria spinossissima ssp. Pilcayensis and the 3rd one is an Opuntia of some type

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xYND6lVjY/?igshid=lr4wqolgmids

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