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Tephrocactus alexanderi (Long-Black spines)

30.00€

incl. 2.72€ (10%) VAT

Art. 41420
Available: 2

Size:
Pot: 10 cm.
Family:
Cactaceae
Origin:
La Rioja and Salta, Argentina
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Description:

The name of the Genus Tephrocactus derives from Greek 'tephra' - 'ash', referring to the grayish hues of its epidermis.  In Spanish language T. alexanderi is called 'Bola de Indio' - 'Indian Ball'. It is a cactus with a globular or ovoid, grayish-green stem that branches easily and creates bushes up to 50 cm tall. Its many spines are long, straight or slightly curved downwards, varying in color from cream to dark gray. When it blooms it gives you beautiful large white or light pink flowers. You have to be very careful when moving or transplanting the plant, because its segments are easily detached.

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Plant care:

It likes an exposure to full sun in rather airy locations.

It is preferable to keep it at mild temperatures and never below 5 °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 a week in spring and summer, once a month in autumn and to suspend watering completely in winter.

The best option is a well-draining and porous soil, even better if further enriched with 50% of inert materials such as pumice or lapilli.

They do not need frequent fertilization, it is sufficient to dilute the fertilizer with watering once a year.

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