How to tend a Ferocactus viridescens
Also known as: Melocactus viridescens Nutt. ex Teschem., Echinocactus cylindraceus Engelm., Echinocactus limitus Engelm. ex J.M.Coult., Echinocactus orcuttii Engelm. ex Orcutt, Echinocactus viridescens Nutt., Ferocactus orcuttii (Engelm. ex Orcutt) Britton & Rose, Ferocactus viridescens var. littoralis G.E.Linds., Ferocactus viridescens subsp. littoralis (G.E.Linds.) F.Wolf & R.Wolf, Ferocactus viridescens var. orcuttii (Engelm. ex Orcutt) G.Unger, Ferocactus viridescens subsp. orcuttii (Engelm. ex Orcutt) F.Wolf & R.Wolf, Ferocactus viridescens var. viridescens , Echinocactus viridescens Torr. & A.Gray
Log in to add this plantWatering
Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, high quality fruits in sunny places
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- China
- Category
- Sapindaceae, Dimocarpus
- Size
- Diameter ⥠30 cm, height 50-80 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period March-April, fruiting period May-July
- Flower colors
- cream white, fruit color yellow brown
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