Ferocactus chrysacanthus cactus Features
Morphology:
The Golden Crown Dragon is a solitary spherical to short cylindrical cactus. It is spherical when young and cylindrical when mature. It can reach a height of 70 cm and a diameter of 20-35 cm.
There are 18-22 ribs, which are obvious and gray-green.
Thorns:
The areoles are large, with 4-10 central thorns and 4-12 radiating thorns.
The central thorns are golden yellow, slightly hooked, about 5 cm long, and the radiating thorns are white, straight and short.
The new thorns are particularly bright in the cool season, which is a major feature of this variety.
Flowers:
The flowering period is summer. The flowers are funnel-shaped, about 5 cm in diameter, pink-orange in color, and brown inside.
The flowers usually grow at the top of the plant.
Fruit:
The fruit is small and round, yellow, and contains black seeds.
Ferocactus chrysacanthus cactus Size：
- Potted in a 15 cm pot
Ferocactus chrysacanthus cactus Special Care or Planting instructions
- Light
It likes full sun and needs to be placed in a sunny place. It needs sufficient sunlight all year round.
- Water
During the growing season (spring to autumn), the soil needs to be kept moderately moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Watering should be reduced in summer and winter, and watering 1-2 times a month is sufficient.
- Temperature
It has poor cold resistance, and the temperature needs to be kept above 6°C in winter, with a minimum tolerance temperature of 3°C.
The optimum temperature for growth is 10°C-15°C, which helps the plant enter a dormant period.
- Soil
Use well-drained soil, and pumice, perlite or coarse sand can be added to enhance air permeability.
- Fertilization
Apply special fertilizer for cacti once a month during the growing season (spring to autumn).
- Reproduction
Usually propagated by seeds, sowing needs to be done in a warm and humid environment.
- Repotting
Repot once every 2-3 years in spring, and slow-release organic fertilizer needs to be added when repotting.
- Pest and disease control
Pay attention to the prevention and control of red spider mites and scale insects, and avoid maintenance in a high humidity environment.
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Growth habits
Ferocactus chrysacanthus is a slow-growing cactus native to the arid regions of the California Peninsula in Mexico.
It adapts to high temperatures, low humidity and good ventilation, and is suitable for outdoor cultivation in sunny places.
This variety is rare because it is difficult to propagate.
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