Consolea macracantha
Upright treelike cactus with character, developing spiny trunk over time. Drought tolerant but will grow quickly with summer water. Summer flowers orange and yellow at the same time.
 Altura | 6–12 pies |
|---|---|
 Ancho | 3–6 pies |
 Tolera | Sequía, Venados, Calor, Macetas, Azoteas, Descuido, Viento |
 Riego | Bajo – Moderado |
While consoleas are drought-tolerant, they will grow very quickly with regular summer water, good drainage, and fertilizer. These tropical cactus will often show they are thirsty when their leaves begin to shrivel. If they don't get enough water for a long period, they will drop their paddles. Often these shed paddles will root and grow once rain comes. Consoleas prefer good drainage, but they are tolerant of a wide range of soils. | |
 Resiste hasta | 30 °F |
 Exposición | Sol parcial – Pleno sol |
 Características | Abejas, Cactus, Con flores, Colibríes, Escultural, Solitaria, Forma tronco |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Tolera suelo arenoso |
 Fertilización | Uso general |
 Origen | Antillas |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 13, 17, 19–24 |
Notas de cultivo
Consolea have an upright form, growing from a central vertical trunk (or two). As the cactus reaches a mature height, it will naturally drop its lower leaves and the trunk will cork and become rough with bark.
Interés especial
Bees and hummingbirds are attracted to consolea's summer flowers.
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