Cereus forbesii 'Ming Thing'

Owned by Jennifer & Paige Simpson (@RoyalAlchemy).

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Notes

Family: Cactaceae. This is a monstrose form of Cereus forbesii. It is generally non-toxic but has small spines that can cause mechanical irritation.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Ming Thing Cactus

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Cactus, Houseplant, Succulent
Growing Medium
Well-draining cactus mix with gravel top dressing
Growth Habit
Succulent, Cactus

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Cutting

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Very Low / Drought Tolerant
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat Location
Argentina (parent species)

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Cactaceae. This is a monstrose form of Cereus forbesii. It is generally non-toxic but has small spines that can cause mechanical irritation.

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Ming Thing Cactus
Cereus forbesii 'Ming Thing' by RoyalAlchemy

Cereus

forbesii 'Ming Thing'

Common NameMing Thing Cactus

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Cactus, Houseplant, Succulent
Growth Habit
Succulent, Cactus
Growing MediumWell-draining cactus mix with gravel top dressing

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Cutting

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Very Low / Drought Tolerant
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat LocationArgentina (parent species)

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Family: Cactaceae. This is a monstrose form of Cereus forbesii. It is generally non-toxic but has small spines that can cause mechanical irritation.