See and ID Crested & Monstrose Succulents

You're about to see some of the most unusual plants on the planet: succulents with crested and monstrose formations. Much of their appeal is how they suggest undersea plants, animals, and even body parts! No two are exactly alike, which makes them highly collectible...and becoming more common in nurseries. Crests appear gathered like a waistband or a drawstring purse. Monstrose growth tends to be lumpy and may suggest a what looks like a cauliflower or congealed lava.
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[@QueenofSucculents]

Do see my Gallery of normal and crested or monstrose succulents side-by-side---nearly 90 different kinds! debraleebaldwin.com/succulent-plants/crested-and-monstrose-succulents/

[@minimorse01]

I cannot stop swooning over these beauties 🥰 Thank you, Debra, for compiling so many of crested and monstrose specimens in one place. For some observers, these might be seen as a Monsters. I think they are as beautiful as many a Rose. 🌵

[@QueenofSucculents]

Why thank you, dear Ms. Morse. High praise indeed, considering you're an ace rosarian!

[@mutalechendelamuzo2102]

You are a guru of plants mum and you are my go to person online.

[@patroach4072]

Love this video! Crested and monstrose formations are so intriguing and beautiful. Thank you showing us the normal and crested or monstrose side-by-side. It makes me appreciate these forms even more. Your gallery is impressive and captivating. The only thing is my wish list just grew!

[@QueenofSucculents]

You're very welcome, Pat! Thank you for the comment. 😘

[@janecurtis5726]

These crested and monstrose forms of cacti and succulents are so fascinating and beautiful!! I have a small ‘Ming Thing’ and it’s very special to me. Fun to see Laura Eubanks n your video!

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thank you Jane!

[@tz_garden]

This was great, so helpful to see types non-crest vs. crest. Educational, thank you!

[@marisolresendiz-garcia573]

Wow! I learned a thing or two, thank you so much! I have a new appreciation for these formations.

[@QueenofSucculents]

So good to hear! Thank you!

[@BritInvLvr]

Oh my goodness. What gorgeous plants.

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the!

[@cacticollector6542]

@DebraleeBalidwin thank you so kindly for your videos. I love them and I’ve learned so much from you.❤

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thank you!! What a day-brightener 🌄💚💕

[@pattivermeersch7348]

Loved this video…thanks so much…beautiful plants all of them❤️

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thank YOU, Patti, for a beautiful comment!

[@QueenofSucculents]

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[@SimoSimo-ix3xw]

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[@acmegenetics7463]

That’s witches broom at 1:55 not monstrose…

[@QueenofSucculents]

"Witches broom" is a fanciful name occasionally used for tangled, irregular plant growth. However I don't agree it applies here. The term refers mainly to non-succulents, such as parasitic fungal growths on trees and shrubs. It's been used to describe aloe mite galls (aka "aloe cancer"), but uncommonly.

[@acmegenetics7463]

You really have no clue for someone who writes books on succulents. Witch’s broom is caused by a virus in PC cactus and is very common in the Southern California nursery trade. Take that picture to any trichocereus group and they will tell you it’s witches broom.. @@QueenofSucculents

[@acmegenetics7463]

First crest is mislabeled, it’s a mrytillocactus……

[@QueenofSucculents]

I stand by my ID, but allow that Myrtillocactus geometricians monstrosus and Cereus forbesii monstrosus 'Ming Thing' do look similar. You almost have to see them side by side...which you can do in my online gallery debraleebaldwin.com/succulent-plants/crested-and-monstrose-succulents/

[@acmegenetics7463]

The plat at 22 seconds is 100% mrytillocactus. Feel free to have an expert take a look. I only have a few hundred of them and been growing them for 20 years @@QueenofSucculents