Trichocereus Hybrid 'Mona Lisa' — Rare Golden-Yellow Blooming Cactus Plant

Named after the most famous painting in the world, 'Mona Lisa' is a Trichocereus hybrid that lives up to its legendary namesake. Its 4.5"+ blooms are a masterwork of golden color: short, wide inner petals in golden-yellow with dark gold to burnt orange edges, progressing through rows of longer petals with darker gold midstripes and wider burnt orange edges, finishing with narrow bronze-tipped back petals. Stamens are dark orange with cream anthers — a warm, luminous palette from center to edge.

This well-rooted plant is 3 inches tall and a sturdy grower, reaching 6–8" in diameter at the base and 2ft+ tall at maturity, with long golden-brown spines on new growth that fade to whitish with age.

🌸 Bloom Highlights

• 4.5"+ blooms in golden-yellow with burnt orange edges and midstripes
• Colors can vary with care — sometimes lighter with rose-orange petal edges
• Dark orange stamens with cream anthers and stigma
• Reaches blooming maturity at 1ft+ in height

🌱 Growth & Care

• Sturdy grower: 6–8" diameter base, 2ft+ tall at maturity
• Long golden-brown spines on new growth, fading to whitish with age
• Full sun, well-draining cactus mix, water deeply and let dry between waterings
• Hardy in USDA zones 9–11; container-friendly

📦 Shipping

Ships bare-root (no soil) via USPS Priority Mail to keep your plant safe and costs low.