White-Grey Gradient Series | White-Lined Ball - Small Round Gradient Cement Cactus Planter

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51289636646_0b17a2f081_o.jpg 【This is a pre-order item】 Production begins after your order is placed. Estimated shipping within 7 working days. Thank you for your understanding. The White-Lined Ball cactus, also known as Haku-jo Maru or White City, commonly called the "watermelon ball." Its scientific name is Echinopsis cv. Haku-jo Maru, belonging to the Cactaceae family, Echinopsis genus. Native to Argentina. The "cv." in the scientific name indicates it is a cultivated variety, essentially a horticultural variant of the Echinopsis genus known for its prolific blooming. The plant is cylindrical to oblong, with a green skin. The upper part of the stem features white trichomes along the ribs, forming unique, linear crests that resemble fine white lines. The areoles are located on the ribs, featuring white woolly hairs, radiating outwards, pale brown, with purplish-brown bases. The White-Lined Ball cactus does flower, producing white blooms in late spring to early summer. 【Care Instructions】 It is a robust plant, relatively easy to care for. Use a standard cactus and succulent potting mix. It thrives in warm, dry, and sunny environments, preferring full sun to bright partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and partial shade. Water when the soil is dry, ensuring good ventilation and drainage to prevent overwatering. During the growing season, water thoroughly. It is recommended to fertilize monthly and use protective sprays to prevent pests and diseases. It can overwinter safely in temperatures above 4-5 degrees Celsius. 📝 Key Care Points: Drought-tolerant, loves sunlight, water thoroughly once a week, or two to three times a month. 📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏 Thickened Small Round Planter Dimensions: Diameter 7.2cm x Height 4cm Inner Planting Space: Diameter 5cm 📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏 Handcrafted cement texture, unique white and grey gradient two-tone design, meticulously prepared by hand. This plant comes pre-potted and will be packaged with great care for shipping, including a "fragile item" sticker. Minor displacement of pebbles, soil, or the plant itself during transit due to the nature of shipping is normal. We kindly ask for your gentle touch in settling the plant upon arrival. ⭕️ Optional saucers in hexagonal, round, square, and oval shapes are available for separate purchase to complement your planter, ensuring no spills when watering thoroughly! (The default saucer color is white-grey gradient. For custom color requests, please contact us via email.) ⭕️ If your ordered item is in stock, it will be packaged and shipped promptly. If stock is insufficient, we will confirm your order with you before commencing production. Please keep an eye on your emails and messages after placing your order. Thank you again! (If you wish to confirm the appearance of in-stock items, please feel free to send us a private message to request photos.) ⭕️ We can create custom color blends to suit your needs. 🎨 (For custom color requests, please contact us via email to discuss feasibility before placing an order for the customization service.) ⚠️ Customization requires approximately 3 days for molding, drying, demolding, and finishing. If you require urgent delivery, please do not order custom items; opt for available in-stock items only. ⚠️ Please Note: Due to the nature of handmade cement casting, minor air bubbles or pores are inherent and contribute to the unique character of each piece. Each planter will have distinct textures, patterns, and pores. Unless these imperfections structurally compromise the item, we consider them part of the design. If you are particularly concerned about such variations, please consider carefully or contact us to discuss before purchasing. Items are sold on a final sale basis and cannot be returned or exchanged. Thank you! ⚠️ If sufficient stock is available, you may send us a private message to request photos and select your preferred piece from our diverse cement creations.