Peniocereus serpentinus,commonly known as Snake Cactus, originates from the tropical areas of Southern Mexico. A popular columnar cactus which sometimes grows snaking across the floor. The crested form ofPeniocereus serpentinus f. cristatais a nursery produced cultivar, with contorted stems that weave around each other.Bristly, dark-brown spines envelop these sculptural forms.
WATERING
Water thoroughly and regularly when soil is 100% dry during the spring/summer months. Refrain from watering during the winter months.
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Full sun.
FEED
Use a cactus fertiliser 3 times between March – November.
REPOTTING
This species can live in the same pot for several years. Repottingmay only be necessary once every 2-3 years (or longer), once rootsbegin to protrude out of the drainage holes.Use a well draining cactus compost, adding extra drainage medium such as perlite, pumice or grit.
POT SIZE / HEIGHT
See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.
Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.
