Leuchtenbergia principis 6.5cm

Οικογένεια: Cactaceae

Διάμετρος γλάστρας:6.5εκ

English

Commonly called "Agave cactus", due to its resemblance to this family, this plant does not actually make part of the Cactaceae.

It is the only species of the genus Leuchtenbergia, characterized by having a slow growth, which, once it comes to its mature age, can reach a height of 70 centimeters.

It consists of a strong underground tuberous root, from which a sort of trunk, similar to a caudex, branches off, it is off a cylindrical shape, corky at the base.

It has long tubercles (up to 13-14 centimeters) of a greyish-green color and with a triangular section, similar to Agave leaves, the tips of which are cut to make space for areoles with a gray down and flexible spines, which are even more than 20 centimeters long.

During the warm period, large and very fragrant funnel-shaped yellow flowers bloom, which can reach dimensions of 10 centimeters!

Care

• It likes very bright places, however, avoid direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day.
• It is preferable to keep it at mild temperatures and never below 10 °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 soil is a well-draining one, even better if further enriched with inert materials such as pumice, sand or lapilli.
• They do not need frequent fertilization, it is sufficient to dilute the fertilizer with watering once a year.

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