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succulents box cereus ming thing cereus forbesii monstrose Cereus repandus 'Ming Thing' – Collectors OnlineCereus repandus 'Ming Thing' is a cristate and monstrose cultivar of the widespread South American cactus species Cereus repandus. Unlike the tall, columnar form of the species, this cultivar develops irregular, clustered growths that twist and fold into sculptural mounds. The stems are blue green to grey green, with knobbly protrusions that give it an unusual, almost coral like appearance. Small clusters of spines arise from the irregular ribs,
Cereus repandus 'Ming Thing' is a cristate and monstrose cultivar of the widespread South American cactus species Cereus repandus. Unlike the tall, columnar form of the species, this cultivar develops irregular, clustered growths that twist and fold into sculptural mounds. The stems are blue-green to grey-green, with knobbly protrusions that give it an unusual, almost coral-like appearance. Small clusters of spines arise from the irregular ribs, though often shorter and less prominent than in the wild type. It is grown primarily as a decorative plant and does not typically produce the large nocturnal flowers of the species when in cultivation.
Distinctive Features
- Monstrose Growth: Develops bumpy, twisted, and sculptural blue-green stems.
- Spineless or Minimal Spines: Unlike typical *Cereus* species, 'Ming Thing' has very short or absent spines.
- Compact and Slow-Growing: Ideal for pots, staying small and manageable compared to its towering relatives.
Care Tips
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light to full sun.
- Water: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between watering.
- Humidity: Thrives in dry conditions; avoid excessive moisture.
- Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures (15-30°C) and is sensitive to frost.
- Fertiliser: Use a diluted cactus fertiliser during the growing season.
- Potting: Requires well-draining soil with sand, perlite, or pumice.
- Propagation: Grown from cuttings; seed propagation is rare due to its mutated growth.
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