Arrangement No. 12
The Volcanic Bowl
Spires, blooms and thorns
The vessel
Rough black volcanic stone bowl
Specimens
- Pencil Cactussucculent
- Easter Lily Cactuscactus
- Crown of Thornssucculent
The arrangement
A short note
Three drought-tolerant spirits in a single porous vessel: the tall, thin spires of Pencil Cactus, the dramatic white trumpet of an Easter Lily Cactus, and the small red bracts of Crown of Thorns.
All three prefer lean, fast-draining soil and tolerate neglect. Wear gloves when planting — both the Pencil Cactus sap and the Crown of Thorns spines are unkind to bare hands.
Care
Bright direct light. Water sparingly; let dry fully between drinks. Keep frost-free.
Styling
A rough, porous black volcanic bowl absorbs water and looks like a fragment of the landscape these plants come from. Pair with coarse black scoria as top-dressing.