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Old man cactus.
Cephalocereus senilis
Prononciation sef-uh-loh-SEE-ree-us sen-IL-iss
Aussi appelée bunny cactus, old man of Mexico, old-man cactus, white Persian-cat cactus, Old Man Cactus
The old man cactus is a striking succulent known for its long, shaggy white hairs that cover its columnar body. It grows quite slowly and brings a unique, fuzzy texture to any sunny collection. You will love how those silver locks catch the light in a bright window.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Moyenne
- Type de plante
- Succulent
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 14 à 30 jours
- Taille adulte
- 15 to 20 feet in habitat
- Croissance
- Lente
Entretien
Keep this cactus in a spot with plenty of direct sun to maintain its dense hair growth. Watch for signs of rot like mushy stems, which usually happen if the soil stays damp for too long. Use a well draining cactus mix to keep the roots happy and dry.
- Arrosage
- Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot.
- Engrais
- Feed with a balanced cactus fertilizer during the active growing season.
- Taille
- Pruning is rarely needed, but you can remove dead or damaged sections with clean shears.
- Rempotage
- Repot only when the plant becomes rootbound, as it prefers to stay in a snug container.
- Sol
- Sandy, well draining cactus mix
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Columnar stem covered in white hair
- Sharp yellow spines hidden under hair
- Slow growing cylindrical body
- Dense woolly growth at the crown
Science
- Famille
- Cactaceae
- Genre
- Cephalocereus
- Ordre
- Caryophyllales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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