Neobuxbaumia polylopha Cactus Features
Color: The stem of this cactus is light green, gradually turning gray.
Thorns: 7-9 peripheral thorns, 1-2 cm long, 1 middle thorn, the middle thorn on the flowering plant can be up to 7 cm long and has yellow bristles.
Flowers: The flowers are yellow or dark red, 5-8 cm long.
Neobuxbaumia polylopha Cactus Size：
- Morphology: Neobuxbaumia polylopha is a solitary columnar cactus, usually 2-3 meters tall, but in its native Mexico, it can be up to 13 meters tall, with a base thickness of up to 35 cm and about 20-50 relatively flat ridges.
Cephalocereus polylophus Cactus Special Care or Planting instructions
- Light
Neobuxbaumia polylopha likes a warm, dry and sunny environment and is not cold-resistant.
- Water
It is better to be dry than wet, and water thoroughly when it is dry.
- Soil
Cactus requires loose and permeable soil. You can use leaf mold, river sand or peat, perlite, and mix them in a 1:1 ratio for planting.
- Temperature
Cactus can grow normally above 5 degrees. Some varieties can tolerate low temperatures, but frost damage will occur if it is below 0 degrees for a long time.
- Note
During the dormant period and low-temperature dormant period, you must pay attention to water control and do not water too much, otherwise rot will occur.
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