Crested Cactus Variety Pack

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Succulents are perhaps the most unique and beautiful plants your eyes will ever set upon on. They have extraordinary forms of shapes and differently colored rosettes that will definitely make an amazing spectacle in just any living space crested cactus for sale .

Not only that, but succulents are also known for having water-filled stems, branches, and leaves that come to their rescue in the drier days. But what do crested ones be different crested cactus for sale , and how exactly can you care for one?

WHAT IS CRESTED SUCCULENT AND HOW DOES IT FORM?

Like variegated succulents, crested ones are the result of a genetic defect in the apical meristem (the growth region in plants found within the root tips), which usually happens when a normal plant with a single growing point endured some physical damage, creating multiple growing points. This will now prevent the plant from normally growing a single rosette, as it begins to crowd and push against each other, forcing it to form unique, curved, and twisted shapes, making it look entirely different from the standard one crested cactus for sale

CAN CRESTED SUCCULENTS REVERT BACK TO NORMAL?

Yes, there’s a high chance that some parts of your succulent will go back to their normal growth, especially when it starts to get more crowded for your crested plant (this is called defasciation) san pedro crested cactus . So if you want to maintain your succulent’s unique, crested appearance, start removing any of the normal growth seen before it starts to outshine the crested parts or cause the whole plant to go back to normal when left in place crested cactus for sale .

CARING FOR CRESTED SUCCULENTS

Since it is not normal for a succulent to be cresting and not well-adapted to this form san pedro crested cactus , crested succulents, in general, are more sensitive and will need gentler care than their standard counterparts crested cactus for sale .

To be specific, your crested succulents should be fertilized and watered less because they are more prone to rot than your other regular succulents. They should also be displayed in a high spot where they can get plenty of sunlight and plant them n a pot or container with a well-draining potting mix.