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You will receive a similar plant to the one photographed and not necessarily the same. If you would like a photo of the exact plant we are sending, just drop us a line! Pots and plants are sold separately unless otherwise specified in the listing.
Polaskia chichipe is a striking columnar cactus from central Mexico, valued for its sculptural clusters of upright stems and distinctive blue-green colouring. Over time, it forms multi-stemmed clumps that make a bold architectural statement. In spring and summer, mature plants may produce small yellowish flowers followed by red fruit. A slow grower that thrives on neglect, it’s perfect for bright windowsills or a sunny conservatory.
Plant Care
Light:Cacti need bright light to survive. My rule of thumb is always to let them have a view of the sky. The best bet is a sunny windowsill.
Watering: These plants are drought tolerant. Only water when the soil completely dries out, as overwatering can quickly kill these plants. Cut way back on watering in winter, if at all November-March.
Temperature: Can survive down to 5 °C IF kept dry during cold spells.
Potting:A well-draining mix is ideal for this plant. Our Savvy Succa would be a great fit.
Hot tips: In maturity, Polaskia chichipe can flower with small yellow blooms followed by edible red fruits, though this is rare indoors.
Pet Friendly: NO (spines + not safe if ingested).
Indoor plant
About this plant
Polaskia chichipe is a striking columnar cactus from central Mexico, valued for its sculptural clusters of upright stems and distinctive blue-green colouring. Over time, it forms multi-stemmed clumps that make a bold architectural statement. In spring and summer, mature plants may produce small yellowish flowers followed by red fruit. A slow grower that thrives on neglect, it’s perfect for bright windowsills or a sunny conservatory.
Plant Care
Light:Cacti need bright light to survive. My rule of thumb is always to let them have a view of the sky. The best bet is a sunny windowsill.
Watering: These plants are drought tolerant. Only water when the soil completely dries out, as overwatering can quickly kill these plants. Cut way back on watering in winter, if at all November-March.
Temperature: Can survive down to 5 °C IF kept dry during cold spells.
Potting:A well-draining mix is ideal for this plant. Our Savvy Succa would be a great fit.
Hot tips: In maturity, Polaskia chichipe can flower with small yellow blooms followed by edible red fruits, though this is rare indoors.
Pet Friendly: NO (spines + not safe if ingested).
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Every plant is uniqueThe plant you receive will be similar to the one photographed, but not identical. Want to see the exact plant? Get in touch and we’ll happily send you a photo. Rescue plants may have cosmetic damage and are pictured using a healthy example.
Delivery across Great Britain
Live plants travel via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Non-plant items travel via Tracked 48 unless they are packed with a plant.
Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm are normally dispatched the following day. Orders placed on Saturday are dispatched on Monday.
Cost: £6.99 flat-rate shipping. Click & Collect from our Bristol shop is free.
Local Bristol delivery: Available on orders over £20 for eligible postcodes at checkout and normally completed by our team within 48 hours. Please provide a safe place.
