Ferocactus hamatacanthus var. Sinuatus cactus Features
Morphology:
The plant is usually solitary, spherical to oval, up to 30 cm in height and about 20 cm in diameter.
It has about 13 ribs, which are wavy or deeply serrated.
Spines:
Each areola has 4 central spines and 8-12 radiating spines.
The central spines are yellow or straw-colored, curved or slightly hooked, the main central spines are flat, and can be up to 9 cm in length.
Radiating spines are gray to reddish brown and can be up to 7 cm in length.
Flowers:
The flowers are funnel-shaped, light yellow, about 7-9 cm in diameter, and 6-7.5 cm long.
The flowering period is from late summer to autumn, the flowers open during the day and partially close at night, which can last for several days.
Fruit:
The fruit is spherical to oblong, green or yellow-green, turning dark reddish brown when ripe.
The fruit is 2-4.5 cm long and 1-3.5 cm in diameter, thin-skinned and juicy, and edible.
Ferocactus hamatacanthus var. Sinuatus cactus Size：
- Potted in a 15 cm pot
Ferocactus hamatacanthus var. Sinuatus cactus Special Care or Planting instructions
- Light
Full sun is required, suitable for placement in a sunny place.
- Water
The soil needs to be kept moist during the growing season (spring to autumn), but avoid waterlogging.
Watering should be reduced in winter to keep the soil dry.
- Temperature
It is cold-resistant and can withstand short-term low temperatures of -12°C in winter, but it needs to be kept dry.
- Soil
Use well-drained cactus soil, and coarse sand or perlite can be added to enhance air permeability.
- Fertilization
Apply low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer once a spring.
- Reproduction
It can be propagated by seeds, and sowing needs to be done in a warm and humid environment.
- Repotting
Repotting once every 2-3 years in spring to ensure that the roots have enough space to grow.
- Pest and disease control
Pay attention to the control of scale insects and spider mites, and avoid overwatering to cause root rot.
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Growth habits
Ferocactus hamatacanthus var. sinuatus is a slow-growing cactus native to the arid regions of northeastern Mexico and Texas, USA.
It adapts to high temperatures, low humidity and good ventilation, and is suitable for outdoor cultivation in sunny places.
The fruit of this variety is different from other cactus varieties, thin-skinned and juicy, and edible.
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