Alluaudia ascendens
700.00€
Art. 52670
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Size:
Pot: 30 cm.
Height: 92 cm.
Height: 92 cm.
Family:
Didieraceae
Origin:
Madagascar
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Description:
A. ascendens is a beautiful succulent with an unmistakable look thanks to its stem entirely covered by leaves and thorns. The leaves are fleshy, heart-shaped, green and when exposed to the sun for a long period, they get reddish hues. Its greyish thorns are robust and about 2 cm long. In its natural habitat, semi-desert forest of Madagascar, it can reach a maximum height of about 12-15 metres. During the blooming period it gives us beautiful flowers with a white or opaque red color. This plant is easy to cultivate and for this reason also suitable for neophytes.
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We need 2-3 business days to prepare your plants. As soon as we have shipped your order, you will receive an email with the data to track the shipment. Delivery times with express courier are 24/48 hours, for the islands - an extra day is expected.
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We need 2-3 business days to prepare your plants. As soon as we have shipped your order, you will receive an email with the data to track the shipment. Delivery times with express courier are 24/48 hours, for the islands - an extra day is expected.
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Plant care:
It requires a full sun exposure, since it requires plenty of light all year around. When the plants are still very young it is advisable to prottingect them from direct sun rays 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 only when the soil is completely dry. It is enough to water the plant once every two weeks in spring and summer, once every two months in autumn and completely suspend watering in winter.
A well draining soil is an optimal solution, for example formed by a mixture of peat and sand so that the water does not stagnate.
They do not need frequent fertilization, it is sufficient to dilute the fertilizer with watering once a year.
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