WALDO [Hurricane cactus]

Lepismium cruciforme

Name: [Hurricane cactus]
Brand: Atrium Plants
Price: 319.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

R 319.00

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Waldo's slightly wacky appearance & low-maintenance demeanor makes him a fabulous hanging plant, and his spineless fronds can reach a metre in length. This isn't your usual sun-worshipping cactus of the desert, but the Hurricane cactus actually originates from the Bolivian jungle. It's an epiphytic plant, anchoring itself to rotting leaves and moss in the tree tops.

Available in a 14cm hanging basket. Hooks can be un-clipped

Plant Care

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About Plant

Caring for Waldo

Light

This plant may be part of the cactus family, but it has very different needs from the sun worshipping desert plants we know. Unlike its cousins, it orginates from the South American rainforests and enjoys medium to bright filtered light indoors, and shade to semi-shade outdoors.

Water & humidity

Waldo likes to be kept evenly moist during his growing season in the summer. However, rather underwater than overwater. The mound of spaghetti-like stems on top of the soil keep the water from evaporating, so check the soil first.

Feeding

As an epiphytic plant Waldo rarely needs feeding as he absorbs nutrients from the air and his rich soil. You can give him a light feed once in summer.

Re-potting

Waldo's stems are very delicate, so re-pot carefully if you have to move him into a larger pot. Rather just top up the soil every six monhts or so. Soil is crucial to success here - Waldo needs a well draining mixture. If you are not prone to overwatering, then an indoor mix will do. Otherwise add half orchid mix & some succulent mix or gritty sand & bark chips.

Atrium Top Tip

If the stems grow too long, trim them to keep up the plant's bushy appearance. Keep plant above 15°C.

Quirky plant fact

Mature plants produce creamy white flowers along the stems, which bear berry-like fruits. This plant is non-toxic to children and pets.

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WALDO [Hurricane cactus] Lepismium cruciforme