Add sculptural beauty to your plant collection with Polaskia chichipe, a striking columnar cactus native to central Mexico. Known for its tall, ribbed stems and elegant branching form, this slow-growing cactus brings bold architectural interest to any indoor or outdoor display. Its blue-green skin, dotted with small clusters of spines, gives it a refined, desert-inspired look.
Polaskia chichipe | Chichipe Cacti
Position your Polaskia chichipe cactus somewhere nice and bright where it will receive at least three hours of full sun each day, making it ideal for a south-facing windowsill.
Always allow the soil to dry out completely in between waterings as they are drought tolerant and store water in their fleshy leaves! About once every 2-3 weeks should be enough through the spring, summer, and autumn, and then leave them to go without any water at all from November to February.
When watering, thoroughly soak the soil until water drains out of the bottom of the pot. Discard any excess water in the saucer or decorative pot to prevent waterlogged roots.
It's important to adjust your watering routine based on the time of year and specific environmental conditions like humidity and temperature.
