Leuchtenbergia principis | Agave Cactus / Prism Cactus | 5 cm Pot
R150.00
An unusual collector’s cactus with long, triangular tubercles resembling an agave. A distinctive architectural plant for bright, dry growing conditions.
Please note: Plants may differ slightly from the photos. Each plant is unique and may vary naturally in shape, size and appearance.
10 in stock
Leuchtenbergia principis, commonly known as the Agave Cactus or Prism Cactus, is one of the more unusual members of the cactus family.
Rather than developing a conventional rounded cactus body, it produces long, triangular tubercles that give the plant an appearance reminiscent of a miniature agave.
This distinctive architectural form makes Leuchtenbergia principis an excellent choice for specialist cactus collections and unusual succulent displays. Mature specimens may produce striking yellow flowers.
Growing Conditions & Care
Light
Provide very bright light to full sun. Strong light encourages healthy, compact growth.
Gradually acclimatise young plants before exposing them to intense midday sun.
Watering
Water during the warmer active growing period, then allow the soil to dry thoroughly before watering again.
Reduce watering substantially during cold weather. Overwatering is one of the greatest risks with this species.
Soil
Use a loose, highly mineral and exceptionally well-draining cactus mix.
Potting
Leuchtenbergia develops a substantial root system and will eventually benefit from a deeper pot rather than an excessively wide container.
Feeding
Feed lightly during active growth with a diluted cactus fertiliser.
Growth Rate
This is generally a slow-growing cactus, making established specimens particularly attractive to collectors.
Key Care Tip
Excellent drainage is essential. Never allow the pot to remain permanently damp, particularly during cooler weather.
Botanical name: Leuchtenbergia principis
Common names: Agave Cactus, Prism Cactus
Plant type: Cactus
Growth habit: Architectural, tuberculate
Light: Bright light to full sun
Water requirements: Low
Soil: Mineral, fast-draining cactus mix
Pot size: 5 cm
Ready to ship in 1-3 business days
Shipping Policy
Plants will be shipped in 1-3 days after the order has been confirmed and all the plants are collected at the little cactus nusery for easy handling.
Succulents trays will be uprooted from trays to prevent damage, and they will be packed in a secure box.
Benefits of Shipping Bare Roots
Shipping Practices
In order for our plants to arrive at your front door in great condition, we have established the following shipping practices to ensure a safe arrival:
The succulents are removed from their nursery pots, stripped of their soil, and set aside to dry if necessary.
Each succulent is then wrapped in tissue paper to protect them during transit. The tissue paper serves two purposes; a) to protect the plants from one another and b) to wick away any residual moisture from the root system.
The wrapped plants are then packed into a cardboard shipping box. The voids within the box are filled with eco-friendly newspaper and magazine paper, in order to prevent movement of the plants within the box, and hence minimize shipping shock.
While this process requires a significant time investment, we feel it's the best way to demonstrate our commitment to delivering high-quality plants in great condition.
We handpick the succulents and only ship out the most beautiful and healthy specimens. If you have any concern about the health and shape of your plants, please contact us immediately. We are always here to answer your questions
Shipping Bare Roots and Shipping with Pots
Shipping bare roots and soft paper wrapping provide the following benefits:
Prevent broken parts, fracture, scuffing, and fallen nodes/leaves
Minimize residual moisture within the package
Prevent soil getting into the leaves and causing a big mess
Reduce shipping weight and the cost that our customers pay
Some plants shown in 2" pots are shipped in their original plastic pots with soil because they are small and are less subject to damaging during transit.
When a shipping box contains multiple plants, we carefully wrap each individual plant in tissue paper, then fill the remaining space in the box with eco-friendly newspaper and magazine paper to ensure the plants don't move around during shipping, and hence minimize shipping shock.
Refund Policy
No refunds applicable on plants.
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Vendor Information
- Store Name: The little cactus
- Vendor: The little cactus
- 5.00 rating from 1 review
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