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Curiosity Cactus

Name: Curiosity Cactus
Brand: The Cactus Outlet
SKU: CC12
Price: 99.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.85 (26 reviews)

$99.00 - $399.00

✔️ Healthy Arrival Guarantee— free replacement if damaged

✔️ Professionally Packaged for Safe Delivery and Easy Planting
✔️ Care Support Included— real experts
✔️ FREE Shipping (1–2 business days from our Arizona nursery)

⭐"Cactus arrived well packaged and healthy. The price initially seemed a bit high but after receiving the cactus it seems like a good deal. I am looking forward to watching it grow. Thanks!"

⭐"This cactus is incredible! I was not expecting such a beauty. It was substantially larger than I’d anticipated. An early Christmas gift for my wife, it was a smashing success!"

Why Customers Love the Curiosity Cactus

• Rare, twisted monstrose growth habit
• Sculptural blue-green columns
• Large, night-blooming white flowers
• Excellent for containers or landscapes
• Low-maintenance & drought tolerant

Curiosity Cactus 🌵✨

(Cereus peruvianus var. monstrosus)

A Sculptural, Night-Blooming Showstopper

If you’re looking for a cactus that stops people in their tracks, the Curiosity Cactus delivers. This rare monstrose form of the Peruvian Apple Cactus features wildly contorted, blue-green columns that twist and ripple like living art.

Equally striking in containers or the landscape, the Curiosity Cactus rewards its bold form with large, dramatic white flowers that bloom at night, making it a true conversation piece for gardens and indoor spaces alike.

🌵 Key Features & Growth Habits

Striking Sculptural Form 🌱
The Curiosity Cactus grows in irregular, crinkled, twisting columns that create a bold architectural presence. No two plants grow exactly alike, making each specimen truly unique.

Impressive Mature Size 📏
• In-ground planting: can exceed 10 feet tall over time
• Container grown: remains more compact and manageable

Perfect for growers who want flexibility as the plant matures.

Spectacular Night Blooms 🌸
Produces large, showy white flowers that open at night and often remain open into early morning—an unforgettable display that adds drama and elegance to any space.

Low Maintenance & Water-Wise 💧
Extremely drought tolerant once established and ideal for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and low-water landscapes.

🌿 Perfect for Many Uses

🪴 Container Gardening
A standout plant for patios, decks, courtyards, and bright indoor rooms.

🏜️ Landscape Focal Point
Creates instant visual impact in desert, Mediterranean, and modern landscapes.

🎨 Living Garden Art
Its twisted form functions as a natural sculpture in any setting.

🚚 Shipping & Plant Care

📦 Carefully Selected & Securely Shipped
Each Curiosity Cactus is hand-selected, professionally wrapped, and packaged to arrive healthy and ready to plant.

🌱 Easy, Stress-Free Planting
Every order includes planting, watering, and general care instructions so you can grow with confidence.

Design and Style Ideas:

Columnar cacti make a bold and elegant statement in any space. Use them to frame an entryway, accentuate an office corner, or—if you live in a suitable climate—create a striking focal point in your outdoor landscape. Whether placed in a decorative pot or planted directly in the ground, our columnar cacti thrive and impress.

Our columnar cacti offer you different colors and growth forms. The totem pole and curiosity cacti have very interesting growth habits. The Mexican fence post, peruvian apple, organ pipe, saguaro and senita offer elegance and presence. The curiosity cacti, silver and golden torch offer splashes of color to integrate with your space.

Columnar cacti make a bold and elegant statement in any space. Use them to frame an entryway, accentuate an office corner, or—if you live in a suitable climate—create a striking focal point in your outdoor landscape. Whether placed in a decorative pot or planted directly in the ground, our columnar cacti thrive and impress.

Our columnar cacti offer you different colors and growth forms. The totem pole and curiosity cacti have very interesting growth habits. The Mexican fence post, peruvian apple, organ pipe, saguaro and senita offer elegance and presence. The curiosity cacti, silver and golden torch offer splashes of color to integrate with your space.

Design and Style Ideas

Columnar cacti make a bold and elegant statement in any space. Use them to frame an entryway, accentuate an office corner, or—if you live in a suitable climate—create a striking focal point in your outdoor landscape. Whether placed in a decorative pot or planted directly in the ground, our columnar cacti thrive and impress.

Our columnar cacti offer you different colors and growth forms. The totem pole and curiosity cacti have very interesting growth habits. The Mexican fence post, peruvian apple, organ pipe, saguaro and senita offer elegance and presence. The curiosity cacti, silver and golden torch offer splashes of color to integrate with your space.

Columnar cacti make a bold and elegant statement in any space. Use them to frame an entryway, accentuate an office corner, or—if you live in a suitable climate—create a striking focal point in your outdoor landscape. Whether placed in a decorative pot or planted directly in the ground, our columnar cacti thrive and impress.

Our columnar cacti offer you different colors and growth forms. The totem pole and curiosity cacti have very interesting growth habits. The Mexican fence post, peruvian apple, organ pipe, saguaro and senita offer elegance and presence. The curiosity cacti, silver and golden torch offer splashes of color to integrate with your space.

Why Choose Our Columnar Cacti??

Our columnar cacti are grown outdoors in their native habitat—right here in Southern Arizona. Unlike greenhouse-grown plants, these cacti are raised in natural conditions with just the right balance of sun, water, and nutrients. The result? Hardy, resilient plants that arrive in their authentic form, ready to thrive in your space without the need for acclimation.

Whether you're planting them in a sunroom, patio container, or directly in your landscape, our columnar cacti are up for the task. Their natural hardiness means they’re ready to grow the moment you plant them—no fuss, no adjustment period. What you see is what you get. Strong, beautiful plants, just as nature intended.

Our columnar cacti are grown outdoors in their native habitat—right here in Southern Arizona. Unlike greenhouse-grown plants, these cacti are raised in natural conditions with just the right balance of sun, water, and nutrients. The result? Hardy, resilient plants that arrive in their authentic form, ready to thrive in your space without the need for acclimation.

Whether you're planting them in a sunroom, patio container, or directly in your landscape, our columnar cacti are up for the task. Their natural hardiness means they’re ready to grow the moment you plant them—no fuss, no adjustment period. What you see is what you get. Strong, beautiful plants, just as nature intended.

Healthy Plants, Expertly Shipped

Free Shipping for all Orders!

We’re committed to delivering some of the healthiest cacti and succulents available—right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, we've refined our packaging methods to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with tape to minimize the risk of damage during transit. We recommend keeping the bubble wrap on until you're ready to plant—this added layer of protection helps both you and the plant during the transfer process.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready for planting in their new home. When you order from us, you can expect healthy, professionally packed plants backed by decades of expertise and care.

Free Shipping for all Orders!

We’re committed to delivering some of the healthiest cacti and succulents available—right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, we've refined our packaging methods to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with tape to minimize the risk of damage during transit. We recommend keeping the bubble wrap on until you're ready to plant—this added layer of protection helps both you and the plant during the transfer process.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready for planting in their new home. When you order from us, you can expect healthy, professionally packed plants backed by decades of expertise and care.

Healthy Plants, Expertly Shipped

Free Shipping on all Orders!

We’re committed to delivering some of the healthiest cacti and succulents available—right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, we've refined our packaging methods to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with tape to minimize the risk of damage during transit. We recommend keeping the bubble wrap on until you're ready to plant—this added layer of protection helps both you and the plant during the transfer process.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready for planting in their new home. When you order from us, you can expect healthy, professionally packed plants backed by decades of expertise and care.

Free Shipping on all Orders!

We’re committed to delivering some of the healthiest cacti and succulents available—right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, we've refined our packaging methods to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with tape to minimize the risk of damage during transit. We recommend keeping the bubble wrap on until you're ready to plant—this added layer of protection helps both you and the plant during the transfer process.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready for planting in their new home. When you order from us, you can expect healthy, professionally packed plants backed by decades of expertise and care.