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title: "I just got this guy. A Gymnocalycium Cristada Crested. Planta doesn't…"
description: "I just got this guy. A Gymnocalycium Cristada Crested. Planta doesn't recognize the scientific name or the plant. I want to make sure he gets the care he…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/b3o2gPEaDXRtqURCbdhe1m"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Darlene"
published: "2026-07-20T18:26:31.043359Z"
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# I just got this guy. A Gymnocalycium Cristada Crested. Planta doesn't…

_Posted by Darlene on 2026-07-20_

I just got this guy. A Gymnocalycium Cristada Crested. Planta doesn't recognize the scientific name or the plant. I want to make sure he gets the care he needs. Also, is there a common name? Thanks in advance ☺️

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/QyfznyJrXU-rYd4CjQkgL70TsP0X-plCAHKt_8YxlIc/bTlvnX2nSwyrr2FxQramLA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/QyfznyJrXU-rYd4CjQkgL70TsP0X-plCAHKt_8YxlIc/JVCcov59TH657zRQxJQsJg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/QyfznyJrXU-rYd4CjQkgL70TsP0X-plCAHKt_8YxlIc/YK7e2MhdQWK5ESghmuN8KA.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Greenthumbhopeful commented on 2026-07-20

Looks like a sea creature! I’ve never seen one of these!

### Natalie commented on 2026-07-21

Reach out to Planta. They’re really good about responding. They can either give you recommendations on similar plants, or can probably add it to the database.

### Helen commented on 2026-07-21

Hi, I’m not sure but maybe it’s a crested San Pedro cactus? It’s very unique and beautiful whatever it is :)

### Verdant Vibes commented on 2026-07-21

At first, I thought I was looking at a ginormous caterpillar! 🐛😅 I’m wondering if its care is similar to a San Pedro crested cactus, like another member mentioned. If so, it’ll probably do best in bright, direct light and only watered once the soil is completely dry. Hope it thrives—it’s definitely a unique-looking plant! 🌵

### Nimah commented on 2026-07-27

It’s glorious.

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