Backebergia > Backebergia militaris

Details about growing and caring for Backebergia militaris

Recommended light & temperature:

Full sun throughout the year. Grows best under desert conditions.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average: 8

Watering and care:

Moderate watering in spring and summer, waiting to dry out between. Don't water in the winter.

Multiplication:

seeds or cuttings

Pests:

resistant to pests and diseases

Best types of soil:

A substrate for cacti accompanied by coarse sand is ideal to provide good drainage.

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Scientific name:

Backebergia militaris

Synonyms:

Backebergia chrysomallus, Cephalocereus chrysomallus, Cephalocereus militaris, Cereus chrysomallus, Cereus militaris, Mitrocereus chrysomallus, Mitrocereus militaris, Pachycereus chrysomallus, Pilocereus chrysomallus.

Origin:

Endemic to southwestern Mexico and is distributed in the states of Guerrero, Jalisco and Michoacán.

Natural Habitat Backebergia militaris:

The environment in which it occurs is very warm and more inhospitable, corresponding to the zones of vegetation defined as thorn forest and tropical deciduous forest.

Blooms

There are 3 Backebergia militaris in the collections:

Backebergia > Backebergia militaris

Details about growing and caring for Backebergia militaris

Recommended light & temperature:

Similar Species Backebergia militaris

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