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Fairytale Cactus Variegated

Fairytale Cactus Variegated

Regular price $14.99 CAD
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True to its common name, it produces multiple upright, five-angled vertical stems that branch at different heights. This dense clustering creates the appearance of miniature towers, turrets, and fortresses. Unlike the standard solid-green version, this cultivar lacks chlorophyll in random sections, creating bold streaks, patches, and marbling of creamy-yellow, bright gold, pale white, and lime green. Because it is a random genetic trait, every individual specimen features a completely unique pattern.

Use a liquid fertilizer specifically formulated for cacti and succulents, such as an NPK ratio of 2-7-7 or 1-2-2. Cacti require very little nitrogen; high-nitrogen formulas will force the plant to grow too quickly, causing the vertical towers to become weak, bloated, or split open.

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Fairytale Cactus Variegated

$14.99
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True to its common name, it produces multiple upright, five-angled vertical stems that branch at different heights. This dense clustering creates the appearance of miniature towers, turrets, and fortresses. Unlike the standard solid-green version, this cultivar lacks chlorophyll in random sections, creating bold streaks, patches, and marbling of creamy-yellow, bright gold, pale white, and lime green. Because it is a random genetic trait, every individual specimen features a completely unique pattern.

Use a liquid fertilizer specifically formulated for cacti and succulents, such as an NPK ratio of 2-7-7 or 1-2-2. Cacti require very little nitrogen; high-nitrogen formulas will force the plant to grow too quickly, causing the vertical towers to become weak, bloated, or split open.

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Difficulty:

Easy

Water:

Cactus Watering (Soak & Dry Method)

Humidity:

30% to 40%

Pet Friendly:

Pet-Safe

Light:

Bright Direct Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Variegated Fairytale Cactus

Scientific Name:

Acanthocereus tetragonus 'Fairy Castle Variegatus'

Country Of Origin

Cultivar Mutation

Growth Rate:

Extremely Slow

Soil Type:

Fertilize:

Feed only 1 to 2 times per year maximum

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.