{"product_id":"rare-cactus-monstrose-crested","title":"Cactus Clone -  Monstrose \u0026 Crested - (TPM)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-5v c2-48 c2-3 c2-b7 c2-s c2-p c2-b8\"\u003eTPM Clone 'T. Pachanoi Monstrose'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-5v c2-48 c2-3 c2-b7 c2-s c2-p c2-b8\"\u003eWhat does \"Monstrose\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Monstrose\" describes a type of abnormal growth in cacti where the plant develops in a contorted, bumpy, and oddly shaped manner, rather than the typical columnar growth. This unique morphology is due to the emergence of multiple lateral meristems (growing points) instead of the usual single, tip-driven expansion. It can be caused by various factors, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetic mutations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical injury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViral mutations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental stress (though the underlying genetic predisposition is key for consistent monstrose growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-5v c2-48 c2-3 c2-b7 c2-s c2-p c2-b8\"\u003eKey Characteristics \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-5v c2-48 c2-3 c2-b7 c2-s c2-p c2-b8\"\u003eUnique Aesthetics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehighly sought after by collectors for their distinctive, often \"funky\" or \"brain-like\" appearance, with irregular bumps, notches, and sometimes smooth patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-5v c2-48 c2-3 c2-b7 c2-s c2-p c2-b8\"\u003eReversion and Cresting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA fascinating aspect is its tendency to \"revert\" to normal columnar growth at times, or even to \"crest\" (cristate growth), which is another type of abnormal development where the apical meristem expands linearly, forming fan-like or wavy patterns. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-5v c2-48 c2-3 c2-b7 c2-s c2-p c2-b8\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLike many columnar\u003cspan\u003e \u003ci\u003eCactus \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003especies, this one is generally quite hardy and tolerant of varying conditions, including cold snaps (as long as the soil is dry in winter).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-5v c2-48 c2-3 c2-b7 c2-s c2-p c2-b8\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMany growers report that it is a fast-growing cultivar, often producing many \"pups\" (new shoots) and gaining size quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" 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);'\u003eOrigin\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The primary 'TPM' clone historically entering massive commercial nurseries across the United States was isolated and distributed by \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" 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);'\u003eAltman Plants\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the largest succulent grower in the country. Another elite, highly prized lineage known as the \"Nitrogen TPM\" was famously cultivated and introduced online by an iconic Australian forum breeder named \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" 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);'\u003eNitrogen\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-5v c2-48 c2-3 c2-b7 c2-s c2-p c2-b8\"\u003eCare and Cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in part shade when young, transitioning to full sun as it matures. Water regularly during growth periods, allowing soil to dry between waterings; reduce frequency in dormancy. Use well-draining soil with perlite or mineral additives. Apply balanced fertilizer at half strength during the growing season. Avoid overhead watering in cold or humid conditions to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn summary, this cactus is highly variable and aesthetically appealing monstrose cultivar of rare cacti that is popular among cactus enthusiasts due to its unique growth patterns and resilience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-5v c2-48 c2-3 c2-b7 c2-s c2-5x c2-b8 c2-b9\"\u003ePlease ask if you want to see the exact cactus you will be getting first. This will delay the time it takes to get your cactus, but it is possible to give you images of the exact cactus you will be getting if this is important to you. Most people let us choose because we know what is the best of what we have. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orange County Cactus","offers":[{"title":"Seedling","offer_id":44793071763542,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44793071796310,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":44793071829078,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Gallon","offer_id":44793071861846,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5877\/5382\/files\/TPMMotherplant_087841d6-abae-4edd-b171-b5eeeee92c2b.png?v=1780081384","url":"https:\/\/occactus.com\/products\/rare-cactus-monstrose-crested","provider":"Orange County Cactus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}