Crested Tit Price range: 5,90 € through 12,40 €Select options
Cactus · SUCCCTPO
Crested Tit
Cactaceae
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Polaskia chichipe cristata · a cactus of the Cactaceae family, a tree-like columnar cactus with prominent ribs. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the specimen in the photo is the one you will receive.
Price range: 5,90 € through 12,40 €
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About Polaskia chichipe cristat
Polaskia chichipe cristat is one of the most distinctive cactuss in the Cactaceae family. Its origin is in Mexico. It stands out for branched columnar bluish stem, a peculiarity that has fascinated botanists and enthusiasts for generations.
Every specimen of Polaskia chichipe cristat from Succulentae is grown outdoors in our Almería nursery, exposed to desert sun and controlled mineral watering. The result: more compact, better colored and more resilient plants than those grown in artificial greenhouses.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Polaskia chichipe cristat | |
| Family | Cactaceae | |
| Origin | Mexico | |
| Natural habitat | dry valleys | |
| Adult size | up to 5 m in habitat | |
| Flowering | creamy white daytime flowers | |
| Propagation | seed or cutting | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic · edible fruit |
Did you know?
Its fruit, the “chichituna” or “chichilte”, is highly valued in Mexico for its bittersweet flavor and use in traditional drinks.
Light
Full sun — at least 6 hours of direct light. South-facing window or sunny outdoors.
Water
Water when the substrate is completely dry. In summer every 1-2 weeks, let it rest in winter (every 3-4 weeks or less).
Substrate
Mineral substrate with high drainage: pumice, akadama and a little peat. We ship it ready in its substrate — no repotting needed for 12-18 months.
Temperature
Ideal between 18 and 28 °C. Tolerates down to 5 °C in winter if the substrate is dry. Protect from frost.
Botanical fact sheet
Botanical name
Crested Tit
Genus · species
Crested · Tit
Family
Cactaceae
Origin
Americas (Mexico, Bolivia, Peru)
Natural habitat
Deserts and semi-arid regions
Growth rate
Slow — 2 to 4 cm per year
Lifespan
15-30 years with proper care
Flowering
Spring-summer · diurnal flowers
Propagation
Cutting, offset or seed
Toxicity
Non-toxic to pets
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