{"product_id":"cipocereus-bradei-double-head-1","title":"Cipocereus bradei - Double Head","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eCipocereus bradei – Double Head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYou will receive the exact, large specimen shown here!\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 15\" tall above the soil line and features a double head.\u003cbr\u003eRoots as shown.\u003cbr\u003eShowcased here in Handmade Pottery - Desert Current Vessel No. 72 (sold separately).\u003cbr\u003eWill be shipped bare root.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"346\" data-start=\"344\"\u003e🌵\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"839\" data-start=\"348\"\u003eNative to the rocky highlands of eastern Brazil, \u003cem data-end=\"416\" data-start=\"397\"\u003eCipocereus bradei\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"841\" data-section-id=\"dfymt4\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"967\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"876\" data-start=\"867\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full sun to very bright light. The best blue coloration develops with abundant sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"969\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-end=\"981\" data-start=\"972\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — Water thoroughly when the soil has completely dried. Reduce watering significantly during the winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1094\"\u003e🪨 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e — Requires a very fast-draining cactus mix with a high mineral content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1301\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1198\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e — Prefers warm conditions and should be protected from frost. Avoid prolonged exposure below \u003cstrong data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003e40°F\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"1303\"\u003e🌬️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1319\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thrives in dry conditions with good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1376\"\u003e📈 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — A slow to moderate-growing columnar species that can eventually become an impressive multi-stemmed specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1508\"\u003e✍️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003eSpecial Note\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1726\" data-start=\"1705\" data-section-id=\"181zc24\"\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1952\" data-start=\"1728\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1728\" data-section-id=\"18x0jov\"\u003eExact mature double-headed specimen shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1812\" data-start=\"1772\" data-section-id=\"wixqnf\"\u003eImpressive 15\" tall collector specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1813\" data-section-id=\"1nott20\"\u003eBeautiful glaucous blue-green stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1851\" data-section-id=\"19zz72v\"\u003eNaturally occurring double-head growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1952\" data-start=\"1892\" data-section-id=\"101vr4d\"\u003eRare Brazilian species with exceptional architectural form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49990163431663,"sku":"CAC452F","price":146.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5014\/5519\/files\/Cipocereusbradei-DoubleHead-RareCactus0627261d.jpg?v=1782589403","url":"https:\/\/shangrihacactusranch.com\/products\/cipocereus-bradei-double-head-1","provider":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}