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Cactus mix with a high mineral fraction (≥50% pumice/perlite/sand) and excellent drainage.

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Buiningia brevicylindrica 5.5cm

Name: Buiningia brevicylindrica 5.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Buiningbrevicylind5.5cmB3
Price: 3.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

€3,50

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Buiningia brevicylindrica

Family: Cactaceae • Pot diameter: 5.5 cm

Espresso cactus: strong and straight ☕️

Compact, ribbed column with symmetrical areoles and elegant spines; a rare botanical accent for mini collections and shallow bowls.

Cactaceae Evergreen Full sun/Very bright light Easy care Mini column

Light

☀️ Full

or very bright indirect

Water

💧 Sparse

only when fully dry

Substrate

🌱 Very free-draining

cactus mix + minerals ≥50%

Temperature

🌡️ ≥5 °C

keep dry in winter

What makes it special

🎯 Clean, architectural column with shallow ribs.
🧩 Collector’s genus with distinctive spine “texture”.
🏺 Perfect for shallow ceramic pots and gravel compositions.

Great for

🪟 Sunny window sills.
🧱 Rock/zen arrangements, lava-stone bowls.
🎁 A tiny “sculpture” for desk or bookshelf.

Placement

Full sun or very bright spot. Water deeply and repeat only when the mix is completely dry; near-dry in winter. Prefers a high-mineral mix (pumice/river sand/perlite) and a pot with a drainage hole.

Plant companions

Echinocereus spp. → similar column but showier spines; add rhythm and height under the same light.
Gymnocalycium spp. → rounder form that softens the arrangement; same low-frequency watering.
Haworthia spp. (dwarf) → low, graphic foliage to fill the base and highlight the mini column.

Origin of the taxon click to read

Taxonomic basis: Genus Buiningia (fam. Cactaceae) — named in honor of Dutch cactologist A.F.H. Buining. Species: B. brevicylindrica.

Range: Endemic to eastern Brazil (rocky hills/quartzite uplands). Sunny slopes with poor, stony soils and seasonal rains.

Morphology: Small–medium, short cylindrical column with ribs, regularly spaced areoles, and brush-like spines. Flowers typically pale (cream/yellowish) near the stem apex.

Adaptations: Thick water-storing parenchyma, CAM metabolism; waxy skin and compact geometry reduce transpiration.

Culture/propagation: Slow-growing; prefers very mineral mixes and sun. Propagated mostly from seed.

1) Mix: 50% cactus mix + 50% minerals (pumice/perlite/sand). Shallow pot with drainage.

2) Watering: Soak thoroughly and water again only when fully dry. Very sparse in winter.

3) Light/Temp: Full sun or very bright indirect; ≥5 °C. Protect from prolonged rain/cold in wet media.

🔎 Item	Info
🌿 Scientific name	Buiningia brevicylindrica
🪴 Pot/Size	5.5 cm (mini)
☀️ Light	Full sun / very bright indirect
💧 Water	Sparse — allow complete dry-down between waterings
🧪 Substrate	Very free-draining, high-mineral
🌡️ Temperature	≥5 °C • keep dry in winter
☠️ Toxicity	Non-toxic — watch the spines

💡 Tip: For a tight column and short internodes, provide lots of light and keep the mix highly mineral.

🤔 Did you know? The genus honors A.F.H. Buining — among the first to popularize rare Brazilian cacti.

Why you’ll love it info

🎯 Minimal, clean column that looks great in design pots.
🧘 Low-maintenance — ideal for busy people.
🎁 Rare and collectible, small yet striking.

🧠 Greenleaf for nerds — scientific bits no one asked for geek

📉 CAM metabolism: stomata open at night.
🧪 Waxy epidermis & ribs reduce transpiration/overheating.
🌾 Slow growth — best form in lean, mineral mixes.
🌱 Propagation mostly from seed.

How often do I water? watering

In the warm season, water deeply and only again when fully dry. Keep almost dry in winter.

What light does it want? light

Full sun or very bright indirect light for compact growth and healthy color.

What mix is ideal? soil

Cactus mix with ≥50% minerals (pumice, perlite, sand). Always use a pot with a drainage hole.

Cold tolerance? temperature

Safest above ~5 °C. Below that, only if completely dry and protected from frost.

🔎 Note: Due to natural variability, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Form, size, or coloration depend on season, growing conditions, and the individuality of each plant.

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Buiningia brevicylindrica 5.5cm

Buiningia brevicylindrica 5.5cm

Buiningia brevicylindrica

Light

Water

Substrate

Temperature

What makes it special

Great for

Placement

Plant companions

Buiningia brevicylindrica 5.5cm Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

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