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A View from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Tucson, AZ
July 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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This little crested cactus was a cutting from an acquaintance. I haven't been able to identify the genus/species so far, but love the crested pups and unusual colors.

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A crested cactus in a small ceramic pot. There are two small pups that are also crested. Crested cactus are genetic mutations that have unique growth patterns that are different from a normal specimen.
February 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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This is a crested Saguaro cactus. Not rare, not common. Still very cool. Peace! #cactus #saguaro #Arizona #crestedcactus #desert #peace #smile
September 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
boblovessucculents.bsky.social
This is a crested version of a "Golden Rat Tail" cactus. All of the leaves are crested except the small ones in the lower right corner. They're growing normally.

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A Hildewinteria aureispina f. cristata in a dark rust colored pot. The leaf pads are growing in a curved and crested pattern. They're covered in yellow spines with a light green flesh color beneath.
March 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
boblovessucculents.bsky.social
A young crested and variegated Blue Myrtle cactus. I love crested versions of this cactus since they grow into such unique and sculptural shapes. 🌱

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A variegated (tricolor), crested Myrtillocactus Geometrizans (Blue myrtle aka Blue candle) cactus. Its body color is primarily light green and greenish-yellow. Blue sections are closer to the base and between the ridges. Crested cactus are naturally occurring genetic mutations that cause the growth pattern to mutate and form unique, one of a kind shapes.
September 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
boblovessucculents.bsky.social
These are 'Mexican fence post' cactus. The one on the right has a much less common "crested" growth pattern. I love both forms, but look at those curves. 😍🌵

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A pair of Pachycereus marginatus (Mexican fence post) cactus. The typical version on left is straight with four ridges. The crested version on the right has multiple curved ridges stacked together. It is a rare form since it is growing mostly vertically, rather than in multiple directions.
January 1, 2026 at 8:22 PM
boblovessucculents.bsky.social
This is a crested Mexican Fence Post cactus. The crested stem on the right was small but very unique when my wife found it. So, it was a pleasant surprise when the three standard looking stems on the left popped up this year. Love when that happens! 🌵
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A Mexican fence post cactus that started life with just the crested stem on the right side. It has a mutated but organized growing pattern. Three small, standard looking stems are on the left. It's dark green with white stripes on the stem ridges.
September 10, 2026 at 2:43 PM