{"product_id":"pelecyphora-aselliformis-crested-form-crested-hatchet-cactus","title":"Pelecyphora Aselliformis- Crested Form   (Crested Hatchet Cactus)","description":"\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eThe plant in the image is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ecrested form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cem data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eforma cristata\u003c\/em\u003e) of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePelecyphora aselliformis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eCrested Hatchet Cactus\u003c\/strong\u003e. .\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"Bdca0_m,Bdca0_n\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=Bdca0_l\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiZuJSims2SAxUoJkQIHYE4Lf4Qye0OegYIAQgCEAE\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=Bdca0_l\/C5gNJc;aria-label=Bdca0_l\/bOjMyf;class=Bdca0_l\/UpSNec\" class=\"rBl3me\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"23fc1628-ae77-4022-b235-c4aea2a5bc81\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"12px\" width=\"12px\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sae=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"AdPoic\"\u003eAbout the Crested Hatchet Cactus\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"Bdca0_t,Bdca0_u\" class=\"txxDge notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=Bdca0_s\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiZuJSims2SAxUoJkQIHYE4Lf4Qye0OegYIAQgDEAA\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=Bdca0_s\/C5gNJc;aria-label=Bdca0_s\/bOjMyf;class=Bdca0_s\/UpSNec\" class=\"rBl3me\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"8d8dc5b6-192b-4faa-9ec3-994abb2be741\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"12px\" width=\"12px\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eA crested form occurs as an abnormal growth mutation where the plant's growing point (meristem) develops linearly instead of in a single point, causing the stem to flatten out and grow in a wavy, fan shape that resembles a brain. This unique form is highly sought after by succulent collectors.\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"Bdca0_x,Bdca0_y\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=Bdca0_w\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiZuJSims2SAxUoJkQIHYE4Lf4Qye0OegYIAQgEEAE\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=Bdca0_w\/C5gNJc;aria-label=Bdca0_w\/bOjMyf;class=Bdca0_w\/UpSNec\" class=\"rBl3me\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"ca643cdc-3c4f-4327-b689-0938ac107d08\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"12px\" width=\"12px\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDistinctive Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is a spineless cactus, but it has distinct, scale-like tubercles covered in fine, pectinated spines (comb-like) that resemble a woodlouse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAB\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe species is native to San Luis Potosí, Mexico, growing in grit and limestone rocks, often under the shade of bushes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAC\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis plant is known for its extremely slow growth rate, especially the crested form, making mature specimens rare and more valuable. Due to rooting difficulties and slow growth, it is often sold as a grafted plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAD\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt produces attractive pink to purplish flowers from the apex during its blooming season in the spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"Bdca0_1g,Bdca0_1h\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=Bdca0_1f\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"Bdca0_1g,Bdca0_1h\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=Bdca0_1f\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003ePot is sold separately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orange County Cactus","offers":[{"title":"2-4\"","offer_id":44197149048918,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5877\/5382\/files\/2026-01-2307.22.51.jpg?v=1780081390","url":"https:\/\/occactus.com\/products\/pelecyphora-aselliformis-crested-form-crested-hatchet-cactus","provider":"Orange County Cactus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}