Details about growing and caring for Ferocactus cylindraceus subsp. tortulispinus
Recommended light & temperature:
When inactive, the plant is very cold tolerant. It needs a lot of light. Half shade or full sun. Optimal temperature range between 20 and 30 degrees centigrade.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average: -5
Watering and care:
Water regularly throughout the summer whenever the pot is allowed to drain. You should avoid wetting the body of this plant. Let dry between waterings.
Multiplication:
Seeds
Pests:
Mealybugs, scaly insects and mites.
Best types of soil:
It grows well in rich, well-drained soil, such as clay, pumice, lava sand, and just a little bit of peat or mold, but is not demanding on the soil.
Similar Species Ferocactus cylindraceus subsp. tortulispinus
