Ming Thing, Cereus Forbesii Monstrose Size:5 gallon ROOTED and can be pruned occasionally

and can be pruned occasionally

reduce watering in winter

The nopal pads can be eaten raw or cooked

The yellow-green flowers emerge at the tips of the stems in May and June

Ming Thing, Cereus Forbesii Monstrose Size:5 gallon ROOTED and can be pruned occasionallyMing Thing is a monstrose form of Cereus forbesii (aka C. validus), meaning that it exhibits naturally occurring mutant growth, in the form of sculptural club like shapes. Woolly areoles and short black spines appear on top of these myriad bizarro stems, which kind of resemble rounded, clenched fists. Ming thing is excellent for windowsill or dish garden culture. While people tend to think of cacti as sun lovers, this mutant variety is thrilled to