Leuchtenbergia principis

prism cactus

Graphic cactus grows very slowly. Long taproot requires deep pot and can be elevated for effect when mature. Buff-yellow strawflower like flowers.

Altura	8–20
Ancho	12–20 pulg.
Tolera	Frío, Sequía, Calor, Macetas, Descuido, Viento
Riego	Bajo
Most cactus are from the deserts of the world and as such like to go totally bone dry between waterings, making them very low-maintenance. If you see your cactus begin to shrivel or lose firmness, your cactus is likely totally dry and should be watered. To get good healthy growth your plant doesn't want to sit around totally dried out during it's growing season. Once it is dry, water it. This cactus comes from an area with summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and won't tolerate overwatering. Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
Resiste hasta	18 °F
Exposición	Pleno sol
Características	Cactus, Caudiciforme, Con flores, Jardín de rocas, Escultural
Interior / exterior	Exterior
Drenaje	En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Requiere drenaje perfecto, Tolera suelo arenoso
Fertilización	Uso general, Necesita poco
Origen	Centro-norte de México
Nativa de California	No
Zonas Sunset	8, 9, 11–23

Notas de cultivo

Sometimes this plant will grow as a single head, but other times it will offset creating many heads.

Plant is significantly less hardy with wet winters, since the thick water storing taproot is prone to rot. If growing this plant in an area with cold wet winters use a soil mix of 50% pumice to 50% cactus mix. Place plant in the warmest most sheltered area and if possible under the eave where it will have shelter from rain.

Spines are harmless.

Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.

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