{"product_id":"larryleachia-cactiformis-cristata-crested-trichocaulon-cactiforme","title":"Larryleachia cactiformis cristata - Crested Trichocaulon cactiforme","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"186\" data-start=\"110\" data-section-id=\"vd06qu\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"186\" data-start=\"115\"\u003eLarryleachia cactiformis cristata (Crested Trichocaulon cactiforme)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003eYou will receive this exact specimen.\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 3.75\" tall - 3.75\" wide.\u003cbr\u003eShowcased here in one-of-a-kind handmade pottery (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shangrihacactusranch.com\/products\/handmade-pottery-37\" title=\"One-of-a-Kind-Handmade_Pottery\"\u003esold separately\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003cbr\u003eRoots as shown.\u003cbr\u003eWill be shipped bare root. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"186\" data-start=\"110\" data-section-id=\"vd06qu\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🌵 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"455\" data-start=\"188\"\u003eStrange in the best way, \u003cem data-end=\"248\" data-start=\"213\"\u003eLarryleachia cactiformis cristata\u003c\/em\u003e abandons any expectation of symmetry. Instead of growing upright or orderly, it folds into itself—forming a dense, undulating crest that feels more like coral, stone, or something unearthed than cultivated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"457\"\u003eIts surface is thick and matte, a muted green-grey broken by small, repeating tubercles that create a quiet, tactile rhythm across the form. The crested growth exaggerates this pattern, turning it into something layered and almost topographical. No two plants crest the same way; each one develops its own direction, density, and movement over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1001\" data-start=\"808\"\u003eThis is not a cactus in the traditional sense, but a succulent that mimics one—part of what makes it so compelling. It resists easy classification, sitting somewhere between plant and artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1006\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"1008\" data-section-id=\"1g320kk\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"1013\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eBright light with some gentle direct sun. Indoors, place near a bright window with good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eWater thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry well before watering again. Reduce watering significantly during cool or dormant periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e🪨 Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eUse a very fast-draining cactus or mineral-rich succulent mix. Excellent drainage is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003ePrefers warmth. Protect from cold, frost, and prolonged damp conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e💨 Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eLow humidity preferred with strong airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e🪴 Growth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eSlow-growing crested succulent forming ridges, folds, and clustered fans over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e📝 Special Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eAvoid overwatering, especially in cool weather. Like many stapeliads, excessive moisture can lead to rot if soil remains wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"zs7bd0\" data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e✨ Why It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"153rnpz\" data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eRare crested stapeliad with surreal form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jjg25a\" data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eIntricate ridges and repeating texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q2yol\" data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eEach specimen grows uniquely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16qbnv\" data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eA true collector conversation piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49378778382575,"sku":"OS2600D","price":108.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5014\/5519\/files\/Larryleachiacactiformiscristata-CrestedTrichocauloncactiforme-RareSucculent0428261c.jpg?v=1777400999","url":"https:\/\/shangrihacactusranch.com\/products\/larryleachia-cactiformis-cristata-crested-trichocaulon-cactiforme","provider":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}