Cipocereus bradei - Double Head

Cipocereus bradei – Double Head

You will receive the exact, large specimen shown here!
Measures 15" tall above the soil line and features a double head.
Roots as shown.
Showcased here in Handmade Pottery - Desert Current Vessel No. 72 (sold separately).
Will be shipped bare root.  

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Native to the rocky highlands of eastern Brazil, Cipocereus bradei is a striking columnar cactus prized for its glaucous blue-green stems and elegant upright growth. Mature specimens are seldom encountered in cultivation, and naturally occurring double-headed plants are even more unusual. As the powdery blue epidermis develops in bright light, the plant takes on an architectural presence that makes it equally at home in a serious cactus collection or as a dramatic standalone specimen.

Care Instructions

☀️ Light — Full sun to very bright light. The best blue coloration develops with abundant sunlight.

💧 Water — Water thoroughly when the soil has completely dried. Reduce watering significantly during the winter months.

🪨 Soil — Requires a very fast-draining cactus mix with a high mineral content.

🌡️ Temperature — Prefers warm conditions and should be protected from frost. Avoid prolonged exposure below 40°F.

🌬️ Humidity — Thrives in dry conditions with good air circulation.

📈 Growth Habit — A slow to moderate-growing columnar species that can eventually become an impressive multi-stemmed specimen.

✍️ Special Note — The natural waxy bloom that gives this species its beautiful blue appearance can be marked by handling. This is perfectly normal and does not affect the health of the plant.

Why It Stands Out

• • Exact mature double-headed specimen shown
  • Impressive 15" tall collector specimen
  • Beautiful glaucous blue-green stems
  • Naturally occurring double-head growth
  • Rare Brazilian species with exceptional architectural form