Morandi Green Series | Echinocactus texensis Square Dual-Tone Cement Planter

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51289636646_0b17a2f081_o.jpg 【Pre-order Item】 This item is made to order after you place your order. Please allow approximately 7 working days for dispatch. Thank you for your understanding. 🚨🚨🚨 One item, one photo! This is the exact plant you will receive and it's the only one available! It will be removed from sale once sold. 🚨🚨🚨 Echinocactus texensis, belonging to the Cactaceae family and the Echinocactus genus, originates from regions spanning from Southern Texas in the USA to Mexico. It's a beautiful and accessible large cactus with robust spines. Echinocactus texensis is considered a very resilient and easy-to-care-for variety, thriving even in Taiwan's hot and humid climate when grown outdoors. However, to maintain clean skin and vibrant spine coloration, most sellers opt for greenhouse cultivation. The genus name 'Echino' comes from the Greek word for hedgehog or porcupine, indicating that cacti in this genus typically feature large areoles and formidable spines. Echinocactus texensis blooms, with flowering usually occurring in spring or late spring. The flowers are impressively large, reaching up to 10 cm in diameter, and are typically pink or rosy-red. Beyond its beautiful flowers, the spines of Echinocactus texensis are truly a sight to behold! Its spines and areoles display a captivating variety, offering a wonderful way to de-stress from daily life. The large, wide, and hard spines of Echinocactus texensis can be hazardous to horses, hence its common name, "Horse Crippler Cactus." The reddish-gray spines are tough, with the lower spines being particularly wide, thick, and long, featuring a distinct ringed structure that makes them exceptionally unique. | Light | Full sun to bright light conditions are ideal for the growth of Echinocactus texensis. Insufficient light can lead to weak spines, and in severe cases, the plant may weaken and eventually perish. Therefore, for a robust and attractive plant, it's best to place it in a sunny location! Ensure good ventilation in the growing environment to prevent stuffiness, which can harm the plant. | Watering | During spring, summer, and autumn, which is the growing season, water thoroughly. Water approximately every 7-10 days. In winter, reduce watering or cease watering altogether, aiming for about 10-14 days between waterings. The fundamental principle is "water only when dry, and water thoroughly when you do." Cacti are generally very drought and sun-tolerant. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so a well-draining, loose medium is essential. Succulents and cacti are influenced by moisture and light, and watering frequency will vary with the environment and climate. Generally, watering once a week is sufficient. | Fertilizer | During the growing season in spring, summer, and autumn, you can add a moderate amount of general-purpose organic granular slow-release fertilizer. Avoid fertilizing during high temperatures and in winter. Be careful not to splash the plant with fertilizer or water. The designer has already incorporated a suitable amount of slow-release fertilizer in the potting mix, so you don't need to worry about it! 📝 Key Care Points: Drought-tolerant, loves sunshine, needs ample light, water thoroughly when dry, water approximately every 7-10 days in summer, and every 10-14 days in winter. 📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏 Square Pot Dimensions Length 8cm x Width 8cm x Height 6.8cm 📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏 Handcrafted cement with a unique Morandi green x white gradient design, meticulously mixed by hand. This pot can be paired with a square saucer. You can choose a saucer in the same color family (Morandi green x white), a classic white and gray gradient, or other Morandi color palettes paired with white. Feel free to message the designer to discuss your preferences. This plant comes pre-potted. We take great care in packaging and shipping. Fragile stickers will be applied. Minor displacement of pebbles, soil, or the plant itself due to transit vibrations is normal. Our delivery partners handle many packages, and slight bumps are sometimes unavoidable. Please gently reposition the plant upon receiving it. ⭕️ Optional saucers in hexagonal, round, square, and oval shapes are available for separate purchase, preventing water leakage and keeping surfaces clean. (The default saucer color is a white and gray gradient. Please inquire via message for custom color requests.) ⭕️ If the item is in stock, it will be packaged and shipped promptly. If the stock is insufficient, we will contact you to confirm your order before beginning production. Please keep an eye on your inbox for messages after placing your order. Thank you again! (If you wish to see photos of the actual available item, please send a private message to request them. ✉️) ⭕️ We can create custom colors to meet your specific needs. 🎨 (If you have a custom color request, please message us first to discuss feasibility and then place an order for the custom color service.) ⚠️ Custom orders require approximately 5-7 days for molding, air-drying, demolding, and finishing. Please do not place a custom order if you need it urgently; opt for available stock items instead. ⚠️ Please Note: As these are handmade cement items, slight air bubbles or pores are inherent due to the nature of cement. Each pot will have unique textures, patterns, pores, and minor surface imperfections that do not affect its structure; we consider these part of the design. If you are particularly concerned about variations in the appearance of cement products, please consider carefully or message us with any questions before purchasing. Items are sold as-is and are non-returnable. Thank you! ⚠️ If sufficient stock is available, you may send a private message to request photos and choose your preferred pot from our selection of cement creations.