Selenicereus chrysocardium 'Fern Leaf Cactus'

6 inch

$28.00 USD

Selenicereus chrysocardium 'Fern Leaf Cactus'

Name: Selenicereus chrysocardium 'Fern Leaf Cactus'
Rating: 4.94 (17 reviews)

$28.00 USD

An extraordinary epiphytic cactus admired for its long, deeply lobed stems that resemble enormous fern fronds. These leafy-looking structures are actually flattened, photosynthetic stems called cladodes. Native to the forests of Chiapas and Tabasco in southeastern Mexico, it naturally grows on trees where its roots receive abundant airflow and filtered light. Mature specimens can produce enormous, fragrant white flowers that open at night, sometimes reaching more than a foot in length. Its cascading growth makes it especially impressive in a hanging basket.

🌞 Light

Provide bright, indirect light or gentle filtered sunlight. A location near an east-facing window is ideal. Protect the stems from intense afternoon sun, which may cause discoloration or scorching.

💧 Watering

Water thoroughly when the upper one-third of the potting mixture has dried. Allow excess water to drain completely. This tropical cactus appreciates more consistent moisture than desert cacti while actively growing.

🕳️ Soil

Use a chunky, airy, fast-draining mixture. Combine indoor potting soil with orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir to provide moisture retention and excellent airflow around the roots.

🧪 Fertilizing

Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. A bloom-supporting fertilizer can be used periodically on mature plants. Reduce fertilizing during fall and winter.

🪴 Repotting

Repot when the roots fill the container or the potting mixture begins breaking down, commonly every two to three years. Choose a sturdy hanging basket or container one size larger with adequate drainage holes.

🐾 Toxicity

Non-Toxic

Amazing fern cactus. Hard to find in my area so I thought I’d give ordering it a chance. This shop has next level professional packaging and also helped me to add a heat pack when I forgot to add it at check-out. Plant is fuller than expected and I’m so pleased. He looks great in my dining room! Xo

Arrived extremely fast and full! Can't wait to buy the longer version. Customer service is a 10/10!

Wow fern leaf cactus is full and beautiful, first time seeing in person and I’m impressed, just mind-blowing. I love her so much already. Seller was professional and communicated shipping details right away. Great experience overall, do not hesitate to buy from this shop

Another happy customer! Arrived packaged well and in great condition.

Very nice hanging basket. Thanks.

the orchid arrived in great condition, looks like the picture showed. a good size and very healthy. thank you so much ❤️ sincerely Pam

The plant arrived with not a leaf out of place! Excellent packaging and the plant was beautiful!

This plant is much larger than I even expected. It got cold and I had to cut off two leaves but the plant is so full that you can’t even tell. I had to leave for a trip the next morning so I don’t have a photo to upload yet but I will when I get back. The shark tooth fern looks healthy and is very well established and mature. It’s just beautiful!

The plant arrived in perfect condition. It looks like the picture in the ad. This plant met my expectations. I will be ordering from this seller again in the future.

I wish it had come with directions on how to care for it. I googled it but care instructions should be included

I looooooove this cactus – incredible. Huge and beautiful, arrived in great condition with the heating pack to keep it warm in chilly shipping temps. Looks fantastic in my office.