{"product_id":"eulychnia-castanea-spiralis-unicorn-cactus-20-tall","title":"Eulychnia castanea spiralis - Unicorn Cactus - 20\" Tall!","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1fyihhk\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eEulychnia castanea spiralis — “Unicorn Cactus”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eYou will receive this exact specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eMeasures 20\" tall above the soil line.\u003cbr data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eRare spiraling Chilean cactus with extraordinary twisting geometric growth.\u003cbr data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eShowcased here in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shangrihacactusranch.com\/products\/handmade-pottery-39?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=71437d0bf\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Handmade Pottery - Sage Ridge Planter No. 84\"\u003eHandmade Pottery - Sage Ridge Planter No 84 (sold separately)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eRoots as shown.\u003cbr data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eWill be shipped bare root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e🌵\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eEulychnia castanea spiralis is one of the most visually surreal columnar cacti in cultivation — developing an impossibly perfect corkscrew form that feels more sculpted than grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eNative to the arid coastal deserts of Chile, this rare spiraling form twists upward in slow motion over many years, eventually creating towering architectural specimens unlike anything else in the cactus world. The powdery blue-green skin combined with the rhythmic spiral pattern gives the plant an almost fossilized or oceanic appearance — somewhere between a unicorn horn and a living seashell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eThis specimen already displays beautiful mature spiral formation with exceptional symmetry and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eA true collector cactus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dfymt4\" data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eBright light to full sun. Strong sunlight encourages tighter growth, richer coloration, and more pronounced spiral development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eAllow soil to dry thoroughly between waterings. Water more frequently during active spring and summer growth, but reduce significantly in winter. Avoid prolonged damp conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e🪨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eRequires very fast-draining cactus soil with excellent mineral content and airflow around the roots. Pumice, lava rock, and coarse grit are highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eProtect from frost. Prefers warm, dry conditions and temperatures above 40–45°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e🌵 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eSlow-growing spiraling columnar cactus that gradually develops tall corkscrew-shaped stems over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eSpecial Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eThe pale blue-green skin and natural corking that develop with age are completely normal and highly desirable in mature specimens. Each spiral develops uniquely — no two “Unicorn Cacti” are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"181zc24\" data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e• Rare spiraling form of a Chilean desert cactus\u003cbr data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e• Incredible natural corkscrew geometry\u003cbr data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e• Powdery blue-green coloration\u003cbr data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e• Extremely sculptural mature growth habit\u003cbr data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003e• Highly sought-after collector specimen\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49570134261999,"sku":"CA062-D","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5014\/5519\/files\/Eulychniacastaneaspiralis-UnicornCactus-20Tall-RareCactus0520261f.jpg?v=1779305785","url":"https:\/\/shangrihacactusranch.com\/products\/eulychnia-castanea-spiralis-unicorn-cactus-20-tall","provider":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}