{"product_id":"rare-cactus-len-x-althea","title":"Columnar Cactus Hybrid - (LEN x ALTHEA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a rare architectural centerpiece to your collection with this unique hybrid. This rare seedling cross pairs the vigorous growth of the \u003cstrong\u003e'Len'\u003c\/strong\u003e lineage with the striking blue tones and formidable spines of the famous \u003cstrong\u003e'Althea'\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivar. Characterized by its sturdy columnar form and pronounced ribbing, this hybrid is a must-have for enthusiasts looking for distinct genetic variation. This resilient \u003cem\u003eCacti\u003c\/em\u003e thrives in bright sun and well-draining mineral soil, making it a low-maintenance yet visually dramatic addition to any sunny windowsill or outdoor xeriscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines the traits of both parents, exhibiting a columnar growth habit with strong vertical ribs and substantial spines. Skin can range from a deep green to a glaucous, waxy blue-gray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like many South American Cacti hybrids, it is relatively fast-growing compared to other desert cacti and is highly sought after by collectors for its unique genetic potential and \"blue\" characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in well-draining soil and requires bright, direct sunlight to maintain its color and avoid \"stretching\" (etiolation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e'Len' x 'Althea'\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e cactus is an elite, highly prized hybrid cross that combines the genetics of two famous, sought-after columnar phenotypes. Because it is a seed-grown cross rather than a single clone, each individual plant exhibits a unique genetic blend of its powerhouse parents:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe Mother ('Len')\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: the 'Len' clone is a legendary \"White Whale\" lineage that originally surfaced via Sydney’s Cactus Nursery in Arizona. It is famous for its exceptionally massive, fat, muscular ribs and intense structural vigor.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAB\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe Father ('Althea')\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The 'Althea' clone is a highly celebrated, premium specimen initially sourced from the rugged Matucana mountain region of Peru. It was isolated, named, and distributed to the community by the well-known United States breeder \u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi98YOfg9qUAxXIJ0QIHWBsLC8Q0fERegYIAAgOEAI\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"\"\u003eGeeBee\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[[null,[],\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,0,null,null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[{\u0026quot;3524\u0026quot;:[0]}]],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,0]]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. 'Althea' is revered for its long, fierce, burnt-orange to golden spines, deeply carved margins, and highly glaucous, frosty blue skin.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAD\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe Master Breeders\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: This specific 'Len' x 'Althea' cross has been produced and distributed by premium genetic preservationists like \u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi98YOfg9qUAxXIJ0QIHWBsLC8Q0fERegYIAAgOEAQ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"\"\u003eDavid Gonzales (David G.)\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[[null,[],\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,0,null,null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[{\u0026quot;3524\u0026quot;:[0]}]],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,0]]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and widely tracked across specialty networks. Orange County Cactus has had success with this hybrid as well and is now offering it to other distributors such as us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orange County Cactus","offers":[{"title":"1-2\" Seedling","offer_id":44793071304790,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3\"","offer_id":44793071337558,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\"","offer_id":44793071370326,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":44793071403094,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\"","offer_id":44793071435862,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7\"","offer_id":44793071468630,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8\"","offer_id":44793071501398,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9\"","offer_id":44793071534166,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10\"","offer_id":44793071566934,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11\"","offer_id":44793071599702,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12\"","offer_id":44793071632470,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12\" Cutting","offer_id":44793071665238,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5877\/5382\/files\/IMG_2297.jpg?v=1780081361","url":"https:\/\/occactus.com\/products\/rare-cactus-len-x-althea","provider":"Orange County Cactus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}