The pencil cactus is an interesting shrub with succulent foliage Mature plants feature thick brown branches with clusters of smaller green branches at their ends, which are cylindrical in shape and around the thickness of a pencil. On the branches are oval leaves that grow up to an inch long. Also, in the late spring and early summer, small flowers appear at the ends of the green branches. This plant lacks the sharp spines that are commonly found on many cacti.
- Sunlight: Bright, Indirect
- Water Needs: Moderate
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. Pots shown in pictures are sold separately. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!
Delivery
We deliver plants within a zone around the Chicagoland. As plants are perishable, we take care to deliver them by hand using our own vehicles.
Delivery zone includes the North Shore Suburbs North up to Winthrop Harbor and Wauconda; North Side of Chicago to downtown and Southwest to Oak Park. See here for a list of zip codes and full details on our delivery services.
No-contact Curbside Pickup
We offer free in-store pickup at our retail store at 3132 Lake Avenue in Wilmette, IL. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pickup within 3-5 days. Once you receive this email, please pick up the items within 72 hours.
Returns
Returns accepted within 14 days by replying directly to our order confirmation email. Refunds issued only in original form of payment.