You will receive plant similar to photo 2/3/4. Plant will be shipped bare root.
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🪴 Patterned, Cylindrical Stems: Unlike classic prickly pears, the Cobra Cactus boasts elongated stems covered in fine, interwoven spines, with “scarring” that mimics snakeskin.
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🌱 Dramatic Growth: Grows upright or in a twisting form, reaching up to 3 feet tall; each segment can grow up to 6 inches long.
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🌼 Eye-Catching Blooms: Produces vibrant yellow to orange, cup-shaped flowers from late spring to early summer—perfect for attracting pollinators like bees.
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💧 Low Maintenance: Exceptionally drought-tolerant, heat and pest resistant, and thrives in poor soils. Ideal for both beginners and collectors.
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🐾 Safe for Homes: Not toxic to humans or pets, but handle with gloves—spines and glochids may cause skin irritation.
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☀️ Light: Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Indoors, place in a south-facing window or use grow lights.
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💦 Water: Water deeply only when soil is completely dry (every 2–3 weeks in summer, less in winter). Avoid overwatering.
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🌵 Soil: Use well-drained cactus mix to prevent root rot.
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🌡️ Temperature: Prefers 65–85°F. Protect from cold drafts and high humidity.
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🌸 Fertilizer: Apply a diluted, low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer once in spring.
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✂️ Propagation: Easy to propagate via stem cuttings—let the cut end callous before planting. Seeds can also be used, but germination takes longer.
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🌟 Visually stunning: Its netted spines and sculptural form make it a standout in any collection.
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🛡️ Resilient: Perfect for xeriscapes, rock gardens, and arid landscapes.
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🏡 Versatile: Grows well indoors or outdoors (USDA zones 9–11, such as southern Florida or Hawaii).
