How to tend a Chamaecereus silvestrii

Also known as: Cereus silvestrii Speg., Cereus silvestrii var. crassicaulis Backeb., Echinopsis chamaecereus H.Friedrich & Glaetzle, Lobivia silvestrii (Speg.) G.D.Rowley

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, resistant to half shade

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove dead and pest-infested branches frequently

About this plant

Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Category
Symplocaceae, Symplocos
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering and fruiting period May-July
Flower colors
white
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