Latin Name: Opuntia Cylindrica Cristata.

Common Name: Emerald Idol Cactus. Emerald Idol.

Origin: Japan.

Hardiness: Frost tender

Growth Characteristics: Slow growing, evergreen cactus. Emerald green frilled, undulating crests with white areoles and softish spines.

Sun: Bright position.

Exposure: Sheltered.

Soil: Sharply draining soil. Gritty.

Moisture: Water well during spring/summer(allow to dry before re-watering), less in Autumn and dry in winter.

Feeding: Feed half strength liquid fertilizer in Spring