Milk Tea Series | Four-Ribbed Saint King Ball Cactus - Hexagonal Two-Tone Cement Planter

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51289636646_0b17a2f081_o.jpg 【Pre-order Item】 Production begins after you place your order. Estimated shipping within 7 business days. Thank you for your understanding. 🔥🔥🔥 Popular, fast-selling items often have more in stock for immediate planting and shipping. Please note that this is not a "one item, one photo" listing. If you are particular about the current condition of the plant, feel free to message the designer for photos. 🔥🔥🔥 The Saint King Ball cactus, also known as *Echinocereus viridiflorus* or *Echinocactus grusonii*, is a succulent plant belonging to the Cactaceae family. It typically has a spherical shape and is dark green or gray-green in color. Mature specimens often produce offsets. Its root system is fibrous, and it has 2-8 spines attached to its ribs. The most distinctive feature of the Saint King Ball cactus is its subtly fissured body, resembling a smooth dumpling adorned with a few spines. It generally has fewer ribs, with 5 being its characteristic number, though variations with 4 or 3 ribs exist. Fewer ribs make it rarer and more valuable, hence a higher price. This particular specimen is a rare, sought-after four-ribbed variety, which explains its higher price. The most common form has five ribs; if it exceeds five, it is more likely a hybrid. | Care Tips | The Saint King Ball cactus thrives in full sun or partial shade, placed in a well-ventilated area, and planted in a well-draining medium. Summer is its growing season, and watering should be reduced or stopped in winter. Cacti in the *Echinocereus* genus generally have a high need for fertilizer; it is recommended to provide ample fertilizer to promote growth. This genus roots well and grows vigorously. Varieties that branch and produce offsets can be easily propagated through their offsets. However, they are also often cultivated through seed sowing, with seedlings emerging in about 3-4 weeks. Some species may take 1-2 years to bloom, and most cannot self-pollinate; artificial pollination leads to good fruit development. In summer, the soil should be moist, with appropriate shading and enhanced ventilation. In winter, the soil should be dry, with ample sunlight, and temperatures should not drop below 5°C. | Flowering | The Saint King Ball cactus produces flowers that are pink, pinkish-white, or rose-red, with darker stripes on the petals. The blooms last for several days, typically appearing in spring and autumn. They are self-pollinating. | Cultivation Notes | Under normal cultivation, significant mistakes are rarely fatal. The plant will bloom once it reaches a certain size. Due to variations in their native habitats, the specific cultivation environments and care requirements differ among species. They are sensitive to excessive moisture, so the soil needs to be airy and loose. 📝 Key Points: Drought tolerant, full or partial sun, good ventilation and drainage, water once a week in summer, reduce watering to once every 6 weeks in winter, likes fertilizer. 📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏 Hexagonal Pot Dimensions Length 8.4 x Width 9.6 x Height 8.4 cm 📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏 Handcrafted cement texture, unique milk tea x white dual-color design, meticulously prepared by hand. A warm, soft, low-saturation milk tea tone, blended with white to enhance brightness, reminiscent of creamy foam swirled into a cup. Take a gentle sip – it’s like your favorite rich milk tea! Can be paired with a hexagonal saucer; choose a matching color or a contrasting Morandi color palette with a white accent. You can discuss color combinations with the designer via message! This plant has been potted for you and will be packaged with care for shipping. Fragile stickers will be applied. Minor displacement of top dressing, soil medium, or loosening of the plant during transit is normal due to handling by delivery personnel. Once you receive the item, please gently re-settle the plant. ⭕️ Hexagonal, round, square, and oval saucers are available for separate purchase to prevent water leakage when watering. (Saucer color defaults to a matching color scheme. Please inquire about custom color requests.) ⭕️ If your ordered item is in stock, it will be packaged and shipped promptly. If stock is insufficient, we will confirm with you before commencing production. Please keep an eye on your emails and private messages after placing your order. Thank you again! (If you wish to confirm the physical appearance of in-stock items, you may message us to request photos.) ⭕️ We can create custom colors based on your specific needs. 🎨 (If you have custom color requirements, please message us first to discuss feasibility before placing an order for custom service.) ⚠️ Custom orders require approximately 5-7 days for mold pouring, drying, demolding, and finishing. Please do not place a custom order if you need it urgently; only in-stock items are available for immediate purchase. ⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of handmade cement pouring, small air bubbles and pores are inevitable. Each pot will have unique patterns, textures, and pores, which are considered part of the design as long as they do not affect the structure. If you are very particular about the appearance of cement works, please consider carefully or inquire before purchasing. No returns or exchanges will be accepted after the sale. Thank you! ⚠️ If sufficient stock is available, you may message us to request photos and select your preferred piece from our range of cement works.