Cacti - Thelocactus Bicolour

Thelocactus bicolor

A Desert Gem with a Bold Burst of Color

Add a vibrant touch of the desert to your collection with Thelocactus bicolor, a compact yet dramatic cactus native to the Chihuahuan Desert. Known for its striking spines and vivid spring-to-summer blooms, this species makes an exceptional accent in containers, windowsills, or rock gardens.

Why It Stands Out

Compact Form, Big Impact
Grows as a single rounded stem that may elongate with age—perfect for small spaces or tight arrangements.

Colorful, Textured Spines
Adorned with spines in hues of yellow, red, or brown, ranging from short and bristly to long and curved. The layered textures give it a rugged, sculptural appeal.

Spectacular Blooms
Produces large, funnel-shaped flowers in intense pink and magenta tones, often with a contrasting red throat. The vivid color against the cactus body is truly show-stopping.

Easy and Reliable
A low-maintenance choice for cactus lovers of any level—resilient, adaptable, and slow-growing.

Care Essentials

Light: Full sun is best—bright, direct light enhances flower production.
Water: Water deeply but only when soil is fully dry. 
Soil: Requires gritty, fast-draining cactus or succulent soil.

Design Tip: Use in group plantings with other desert cacti or succulents for a bold, high-contrast display. Its bright flowers and colorful spines make it a natural focal point.

The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 100mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!

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