Ferocactus latispinus 12cm

Ferocactus latispinus Britton & Rose - Φερόκακτος

Συνώνυμα: Bisnaga latispina, Echinocactus latispinus, Mammillaria latispina
Οικογένεια: Cactaceae

Διάμετρος γλάστρας:12εκ., Ύψος:20-25εκ.

It is a globular, bluish-green cactus with well-defined ribs, on which white, large, downy areoles can be seen.

Its radial spines are needle-like, translucent, robust, of a whitish color; while the central ones are flat, bright red, hooked, similar to a tongue.

Its multi-layered bell-shaped flowers are serrated at the edges, of an intense pink-magenta color, which bloom on the apical part of the plant.

Care

It requires a lot of light throughout the year, however, avoid direct sun rays, especially during the hottest hours of the day, as long as they might burn the leaves.
It is preferable to keep it at mild temperatures and never below 6 °C, for this reason it is recommended to shelter it during the winter period.
Water moderately but only when the soil is completely dry. It is enough to water it once a week in spring and summer, reduce watering to once every two months in autumn, and to suspend it completely in winter.
The best substrate is a very well-draining soil specific for cacti.
They do not need frequent fertilization, it is sufficient to dilute the fertilizer with watering once a year.

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