Consolea moniliformis cactus Features
Morphological characteristics: Consolea moniliformis is a fleshy shrub with broadly obovate, obovate-elliptical or nearly round branches on the upper part, green to blue-green, densely covered with tumors, resembling fish scales, and yellow flowers.
Growing environment: Native to Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Puerto Rico's Mona Island, Culebra Island and Desceio Island.
Grows in areas from sea level to about 50 meters above sea level.
Fruit: The fruit is usually oval, orange, and edible, and the size varies depending on the species.
Consolea moniliformis cactus Size：
- Consolea moniliformis can grow up to 1-2 meters in height
Consolea moniliformis cactus Special Care or Planting instructions
- Light
Fish scale cactus prefers full sun or afternoon shade, and can also adapt to shade
- Soil
Prefers well-drained soil, which can be mixed with peat and pumice to prevent water retention
- Temperature
Fish scale cactus is not frost-resistant and can tolerate temperatures of -2°C or lower if it is very dry. It is recommended to avoid exposing it to temperatures below -5°C in winter
- Watering
Water moderately in spring and summer, and water only after the soil is completely dry. Reduce watering to once every two months in autumn, and stop watering in winter
- Fertilization
Frequent fertilization is not required, and fertilizer diluted with water once a year is sufficient
- Propagation
Propagation by stem cuttings, the stem nodes are easy to root and grow quickly, when planted in loose, well-drained soil
- Repotting
It is recommended to repot every spring to provide fresh soil
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