Rare Ariocarpus Retusus Cactus – Beautiful, Slow-Growing Specimen #479

Description: 🌵 Add a Truly Unique Cactus to Your Collection with Ariocarpus Retusus! 🌵 Meet the remarkable Ariocarpus Retusus, a rare and slow-growing cactus species beloved by collectors for its stunning rosette form and unique, textured tubercles. This cactus stands out with its low, flattened shape and intriguing triangular tubercles, creating a rosette-like appearance that makes it a true showpiece in any collection. Ariocarpus Retusus is known for its resilience, slow growth, and occasional blooms of delicate pink or white flowers, making it an eye-catching addition for any cactus enthusiast.Product Details:Species: Ariocarpus RetususShipping: Ships bare root (without pot or soil)Why You’ll Love Ariocarpus Retusus:Unique Rosette Form: Unlike traditional cacti, Ariocarpus Retusus has a rosette shape with thick, triangular tubercles, giving it a sculptural, almost stone-like appearance.Rare and Slow-Growing: This cactus is a prized specimen for collectors due to its rarity and slow growth rate, making it a long-lasting and rewarding addition to any plant collection.Seasonal Blooms: When mature, Ariocarpus Retusus may reward you with delicate pink or white flowers in late fall, adding a soft and lovely contrast to its rugged form.Care Instructions: Lighting Needs:Ariocarpus Retusus prefers bright, indirect light. Place it in a well-lit area with filtered sunlight. An east or west-facing window is ideal. It can handle some direct sun in the morning or late afternoon, but avoid intense midday sun to prevent sunburn. Watering Schedule:Water sparingly. During the growing season (spring and summer), allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings and water approximately once every 2-3 weeks. In fall and winter, reduce watering to once a month or even less, as the cactus goes into dormancy. Temperature Requirements:This cactus thrives in warm temperatures between 65°F and 85°F (18°C to 29°C). It is not frost-tolerant, so be sure to protect it from temperatures below 50°F (10°C). Soil and Potting:Use a well-draining cactus or succulent soil mix to prevent water retention. A mix of potting soil, coarse sand, and perlite or pumice is ideal for promoting healthy root growth and avoiding root rot.Choose a pot with drainage holes, ideally made from terracotta or clay, to allow excess moisture to evaporate.Unboxing and Planting Instructions: Upon receiving your Ariocarpus Retusus:Carefully Unbox: Gently remove the cactus from its packaging, handling it with care to avoid damaging its roots or tubercles.Allow to Acclimate: Let the plant sit in a shaded, well-ventilated area for a day or two before potting to acclimate it to its new environment.Potting: Fill a pot with well-draining cactus soil, place the cactus on top, and backfill with soil to stabilize it. Ensure the base of the cactus is just above the soil line to avoid water pooling.Initial Watering: Wait at least 5-7 days before watering for the first time to allow the roots to settle.Why Purchase Our Ariocarpus Retusus?Healthy, Quality Plants: Each cactus is carefully grown and inspected to ensure it arrives in excellent health and condition.Secure Packaging: We take great care in packaging your cactus to ensure it arrives safely at your doorstep.Detailed Care Guide: Every order includes a care guide to help you keep your Ariocarpus Retusus healthy and thriving. Make your cactus collection even more remarkable with the rare and beautiful Ariocarpus Retusus. Its unique structure, resilience, and low-maintenance needs make it an ideal choice for both beginners and seasoned collectors. Order now and enjoy the distinct beauty of this exceptional cactus! 🌵🛒 Don’t miss out on this rare gem! Add the Ariocarpus Retusus to your collection today and enjoy its stunning, unique appearance for years to come.Please note we are a US Seller! Items will be shipped from within the US. We will only ship to United States customers. No International Shipping. We will do combined shipping, based on weight, quantity, and size of plants. If you purchase multiple plants and wait to pay and request an invoice when ready, we will provide you with a combined shipping total appropriate to the weight, quantity, and size of final purchases. Upon receipt of plant - carefully open and remove plant from package. Cacti should be then placed on moist soil (it helps to create an indentation for the roots). Soil mix should be chunky, such as with the use of cactus soil that includes rocks, lyca balls, perlite, sand, and soil. Soil must be well draining. All containers for plants must have drainage holes. Cacti are best watered from the bottom when the top soil has dried out. Keep the soil moist, but not soaking, and never let them sit in standing water. If your temperatures will be below 40 degrees, we do suggest using heat packs. We sell heat packs separately as an add on item: https://www.ebay.com/itm/335082078250

Price: 30 USD

Location: Hesperia, California

End Time: 2024-11-21T22:00:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10 USD