Ferocactus macrodiscus cactus Features
Plant morphology: Solitary, round, basically 8 to 13 ribs, dark green sphere.
Thorns: Thorns grow radially, with a central thorn. The new central thorn is red when it first comes out, and the central thorn is slightly curved downward, round and thin.
Flowers: Bloom in summer, the flower color is pink, and cross-pollination.
Growth: Seedlings grow slowly, and will improve as they grow up.
Ferocactus macrodiscus cactus Size：
- The plant can be up to 10 cm tall and 30-40 cm in diameter
Ferocactus macrodiscus cactus Special Care or Planting instructions
- Light
Full to partial sunlight is required, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day
- Soil
The medium requires good drainage and weak acidity. It is recommended to use perlite mixed with peat, add vermiculite and cinders, mainly breathable, and lay river sand on the soil surface
- Watering
Water when it is completely dry during the growth period, and try to water the mature plants as little as possible to avoid excessive growth. Summer is the growing season, which requires slight shading and ventilation. Semi-shading and ventilation maintenance during the high temperature period from July to September. Water is also given when it is completely dry from September to December. Throughout the cold winter, the temperature is below 2 degrees, and almost no water is given. At this time, the plant enters a dormant period
- Temperature
The cold-resistant area is 9-11 zones, and it is kept completely dry at 10℃ in winter, and can tolerate sporadic light frost. Root rot will occur if the air temperature drops below 5° while the soil is damp
- Fertilization
Use a half-strength balanced fertilizer once a month during the active growing season (winter)
- Propagation
Propagate by sowing seeds, keep the soil moist after sowing, place in a warm place with indirect sunlight and maintain a temperature of about 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- Transplanting
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth as the root ball, avoiding planting too deep. Water thoroughly after planting to firm the soil and keep the roots moist
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