Acanthocereus tetragonus’Fairy Castle Variegatus '
Acanthocereus tetragonus’Fairy Castle '
variegate Fairy Castle Cactus
Photo via richsan.pixnet.net
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : HylocereeaeGenus : Acanthocereus
Acanthocereus tetragonus’Fairy Castle Variegatus ' is a dwarf , slow - growingcactuswith mid - gullible stems with irregular creamy - yellow markings . It can grow up to 6 human foot ( 1.8 m ) tall and produce many spiny , 5 - angle offshoot that bunch up vertically , forming the turrets of a " fairy rook . "
The nocturnal flowers are snowy or yellowed and rarely produced .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Fairy Castle Cactus is comfortable to give care for . Because of its popularity among founder , it is one of the most commonly soldindoor cacti . you may find them at any garden center , online , or even at your local grocery fund . They are often sell with bright chaff pink or yellow bloom hot - paste to their spire to add color . However , many growers prefer gently removing the phony flowers or allowing them to come down off as the cactus grows .
This cactus is a full - sun plant that requires well - drained dirt . Plant Fairy Castle Cactus in an unglazed clay pile that allows spare moisture to evaporate . It will grow best in good cactus potting territory , or you canmake your own .
Place Fairy Castle Cactus in a bright , cheery location aside from drafts or air conditioning . When youwater , water until the liquidity comes out of the drain jam , and then allow the filth to dry out completely before water again . Overwateringis the easiest path to damage a cactus . Fairy Castle Cactus care is easiest in wintertime when you may cut the amount of water the plant receives in one-half .
Fertilizewith a good cactus fertilizer in spring when growth summarise . Feed monthly or with irrigation in a half - strength dilution . Suspend the feeding in winter .
See more atHow to develop and give care for a Fairy Castle Cactus .
Acanthocereus tetragonus’Fairy Castle Variegatus ' is a anatomy of the very democratic cultivar ofAcanthocereus tetragonus’Fairy Castle’selected for its variegated stem .
press a photo to see a large version .
Did you chance this helpful ? Share it with other succulent lovers !
