Details about growing and caring for Ferocactus alamosanus
Recommended light & temperature:
Full sun, or half shade in summer if the place is extremely hot or bright. Requires frost protection.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average: 3
Watering and care:
Regulate during the growth cycle. You need a lot of water, but not too much and let your soil dry between waterings. Keep fairly dry in winter.
Multiplication:
Seeds
Pests:
Mealybugs, scaly insects and mites
Best types of soil:
They are suitable for any rich, well-drained soil, such as clay, pumice, lava sand, and just a little bit of peat or mold.
