Description
Maihueniopsis cactus form cushions on the ground of tightly-packed stem-segments.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maihueniopsis - Cactus Plant |
| 2 | 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Maihueniopsis cactus stems are mostly round or globular. Spines may be short and dense, protecting the plants or tiny and tight against the stem.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Maihueniopsis |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Not defined |
| Flower Colour | Not defined |
| Bloom Time | Not defined |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Maihueniopsis care
Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season.
Re-pot with the following proportions:3 parts of potting soil,1 part of grit (pumice),1 part of the horticultural-grade sand,1/2 part of the compost etc.
| Sunlight | Full sun, partial sun, at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day. |
| Watering | Low for the rainy season, Moderate for winter, More than moderate for a summer |
| Soil | Avoid excess organic contents in the soil. |
| Temperature | Ideal: 22 to 35 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | No need much. A peat-based compost should not be used. |
Maihueniopsis special feature
Survivals and growers of the summer.
Maihueniopsis uses
Ornamental Use:
- It also used as the ornamental plant