Stenocactus lloydii
Cacti are a real wonder, but those that belong to the genus stenocactus they are precious no, the following. They are one of those plants that are beautiful all year round, and when they bloom they amaze you.
They're not common in nurseries, and once you find them, it's hard to resist the temptation to buy them. They're so eye-catching! Plus, they're very easy to grow, so we recommend starting your collection with them. You can read about the different types of cacti to get a better idea of what you can grow at home in this article. types of cacti and their care.
What are the Stenocactus like?
Stenocactus multicostatus
These plants (formerly known as Echinofossulocactus) live in the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico. The genus comprises 18 accepted species, each characterized by a globose shape. They grow to a height of approximately 5-6cm, with a diameter of 4-5cm.
The flowers, which measure 1 cm in diameter, usually bloom in summer, but can bloom in autumn and even winter if temperatures are mild. The petals can be white, dark pink, or lilac. If you'd like to learn more about the care and cultivation of less common cacti, you can check out this article on cacti. rare cactus.
How do you take care of yourself?
Stenocactus crispatus
These cacti are very easy to care for, so much so that if you decide to have one or more specimens, you just have to follow the advice we offer you :
- Ubicación: Place it outside in an area where it receives direct sunlight, preferably all day long.
- Substratum: you can use black peat mixed with perlite in equal parts, or choose to use sandy substrates, such as akadama, pomx or river sand.
- Irrigation: the substrate must be allowed to dry between waterings. When in doubt, it is always best to check the substrate moisture before watering again. To do this, you can insert a thin wooden stick to the bottom and see how much earth has adhered to it. In the event that it comes out practically clean, you can water.
- Subscriber: During the first and the summer it must be paid with mineral fertilizers, such as Nitrofoska, pouring a small spoonful on the surface of the substrate once every 15 days.
- Transplant: every two years, in spring.
- Multiplication: by seeds in spring or summer, directly in the seedbed with vermiculite.
- Rusticity: it supports mild frosts down to -2ºC, but it must be protected from hail.
Have you ever seen this plant?