How to tend a Ferocactus peninsulae

Also known as: Echinocactus peninsulae Engelm. ex J.M.Coult., Echinocactus peninsulae F.A.C.Weber, Ferocactus horridus Britton & Rose, Ferocactus peninsulae var. peninsulae

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce watering in winter dormancy

Sunlight

Like sunshine, put in sunny places, shade properly under summer strong light

Soil

Peat and akadama mixed in 3:1 ratio

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring to autumn

Pruning

Remove dead and rotten part timely

About this plant

Origin
South America
Category
Cactaceae, Ferocactus
Size
Diameter ≥ 5 cm, height ≥ 3 cm
Blooming period
Succulent plants, sometimes flowers with a short period flowering time 2-3 days
Flower colors
Green, flower color light yellow, orange, pink
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