Pilosocereus azureus
wooly blue spires
Powder blue cactus with blonde spines and adorable ivory flowers. Loves good drainage and pots. Protect from winter rain in Northern California.
 Altura | 12–20 pies |
|---|---|
 Ancho | 1–2 pies |
 Tolera | Sequía, Calor, Macetas |
 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. Wooly blue spires comes from an area of Brazil 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 | 27 °F |
 Exposición | Pleno sol |
 Características | Con espinas, Cactus, Columnar, Con flores |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Requiere drenaje perfecto |
 Fertilización | Uso general a media concentración |
 Origen | Brasil |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 16, 17, 19–24 |
Notas de cultivo
This cactus branches with age, but retains its vertical form.
When growing in cooler zones, such as zone 17, this cactus should be grown in a sheltered area and protected from cold winter rains. Planting in a mix of 50% pumice to 50% cactus mix will make this cactus more durable in cold winter rains.
Only fertilize from late spring through early fall.
Interés especial
While this plant hasn't been prepared to grow indoors, we have heard of then doing quite well as a houseplant in a sunny warm room. If you're adventurous give it a try!
Enlaces
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