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Echinopsis chamaecereus 'Cristata' is a rare, fascinating cactus with pale green fan-shaped stems. It grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall, spreading up to 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter. Sometimes it throws off normal stems that produce flowers, while the crested growth will not flower at all. The stems take a nice purple tinge during the winter rest period.