{"product_id":"trichocereus-bridgesii-f-monstruosa-penis-cactus","title":"Trichocereus bridgesii f. Monstruosa  – Penis Cactus","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrichocereus bridgesii f. Monstruosa  – Penis Cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive this exact specimen.\u003cbr\u003eMeasures  9.5\" tall above the soil line.\u003cbr\u003eRoots as shown.\u003cbr\u003eWill be shipped bare root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrichocereus bridgesii f. monstruosa\u003c\/b\u003e (often abbreviated as \u003cb\u003eTBM\u003c\/b\u003e) is a rare, mutated cultivar of the Bolivian Torch cactus. It is widely known in the collector community as the \u003cb\u003e\"Penis Cactus\"\u003c\/b\u003e due to its unique, phallic growth pattern characterized by smooth, irregular, and knobby stem segments. Unlike the standard columnar \u003ci\u003eT. bridgesii\u003c\/i\u003e, this form lacks regular symmetry and often produces very few spines, primarily located at the base of new segments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPEARANCES and CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThere are two main recognized clones of this monstrose form, each with distinct growth habits: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClone A (Long Form)\u003c\/b\u003e: Grows more vertically and produces fewer offsets. The segments are longer and can eventually reach several feet in height if grown in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClone B (Short Form)\u003c\/b\u003e: The more common \"penis plant\" variety. It is much more compact, branching profusely at the base to form dense clusters of short, sausage-like segments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrested Form (TBMC)\u003c\/b\u003e: A rarer mutation where the plant grows in fan-like or shell-like \"crests\" rather than individual segments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARE and GROWING CONDITIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTBM is considered a low-maintenance cactus but is more sensitive to moisture than its non-mutated counterparts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight\u003c\/b\u003e: Requires \u003cb\u003efull sun to bright, indirect light\u003c\/b\u003e. If grown indoors, a south- or west-facing window is ideal. In extreme summer heat, light shade can prevent stem scorch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e: Use the \u003cb\u003e\"soak and dry\"\u003c\/b\u003e method. Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering deeply. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e: Must be planted in a \u003cb\u003efast-draining cactus mix\u003c\/b\u003e. A ratio of roughly 70% inorganic material (pumice, perlite, or grit) to 30% organic material is recommended to ensure high aeration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e: Prefers warm temperatures. While it can tolerate brief chills, it should be protected from hard frost and kept above for safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon Issues\u003c\/b\u003e: It is highly susceptible to \u003cb\u003efungal humidity spots\u003c\/b\u003e (black spots) if overwatered or kept in high humidity. These usually self-heal into scars as the plant grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48204259655919,"sku":"CA120B","price":48.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5014\/5519\/files\/Trichocereusbridgesiif.Monstruosa_PenisCactus-RareCactus0327261g.jpg?v=1774642178","url":"https:\/\/shangrihacactusranch.com\/products\/trichocereus-bridgesii-f-monstruosa-penis-cactus","provider":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}