Ming Thing Cereus forbesii monstrose 'Ming Thing'
- Phonetic Spelling
- SEER-ee-us FOR-bes-ee-eye mon-STROH-se
- Description
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'Ming Thing' exhibits naturally occurring mutant growth, in the form of sculptural club-like shapes of blue-green columnar cactus from Bolivia and Argentina. Woolly areoles and short black spines appear on top of these many bizarre stems. This plant can tolerate somewhat lower lighting than most cacti. It grows slowly up to 1 foot.
Grow in soil appropriate for cacti in clay pots with several drainage holes. Place outside during the summer in partial shade to filtered shade and bring inside before frost. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Cereus
- Species:
- forbesii
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Bolivia, Argentina
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Houseplant
- Succulent
- Growth Rate:
- Slow
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Occasionally Dry
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Purple/Lavender
- White
- Flower Shape:
- Funnel
- Flower Description:
- Night-blooming large white flower with purple hues
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Blue
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Blue-green stems in sculptural club-like shapes
