Pilosocereus gounellei Cactus Features
Plant morphology: This is a branched columnar cactus, usually with a main stem from which new branches arch like candlesticks
Stem: The stem is columnar and varies in color from olive green to frosty silver.
Thorns: Long white to translucent thorns.
Flowers and fruits: Usually blooming in spring or fall, the flowers are white, funnel-shaped, 1.5 to 3.5 inches long, and pumpkin-like fruits are produced after the flowers fade.
Pilosocereus gounellei Cactus Size：
- Height: This cactus can grow up to 13 feet.
Pilosocereus gounellei Cactus Special Care or Planting instructions
- Light
It needs plenty of sunlight and is a full-sun plant.
- Temperature
It has relatively weak cold resistance, and the suitable temperature for growth is above 7℃. It can tolerate temperatures as low as -12℃ in the short term, but it is best not to expose it to an environment below zero degrees Celsius during cultivation, especially under high humidity.
- Soil
It likes to grow in a nutrient-rich and well-drained substrate, and has high requirements for soil permeability.
- Watering
It needs to be watered regularly during the summer growth period, but the next watering should be done after the soil is completely dry; the soil should be kept dry in winter.
- Fertilization
During the growing season, diluted liquid fertilizers such as 20-20-20 balanced fertilizers can be applied every few weeks to promote its growth.
- Repotting
Generally, repotting is done every other year in spring, and repotting is required when the root system becomes crowded.
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