Espostoa Lanata Cotton Ball Cactus Plant - myBageecha

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Espostoa Lanata Cotton Ball Cactus Plant

Name: Espostoa Lanata Cotton Ball Cactus Plant
Brand: myBageecha
SKU: MYBG-CACT-ESPO-ESLA
Price: 345.0 INR
Availability: InStock

SKU: MYBG-CACT-ESPO-ESLA

Pot size: 3"

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Rs.345.00

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Delivery time: 3-4 working days

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Low

Maintenance

Yes

With Pots

Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun

Sunlight Requirement

Twice A Week

Water Requirement

Low Maintenance,Outdoor

Use

Product Description

Espostoa lanata (Peruvian Old Man Cactus) large columnar wooly type, stems are covered with long, yellow spines and a fine cotton-like wool

Espostoa Lanata

Family

Cactaceae

Native

Southern Ecuador

Description

Espostoa Lanata also known as Peruvian Snowball Cactus is a slow-growing woolly columnar cactus and well adapted to high altitudes. The ribs and the sharp are mainly hidden by tissue woolly and it flowers at night..

Environment

Originating from the hilly regions, this species requires low maintenance and enough sunlight to grow. This needs a little more water than most cacti for a healthy growth.
If kept outside it requires full sunlight and a bright spot if kept inside. During the growing season fertilising and watering regularly is the key to best results.

Landscape Uses

It is an excellent plant for garden rockery settings, desert type landscapes, patios and botanical gardens

The easiest to keep alive - Cactus thrive on neglect! Coming from desert climates cactus love sun! However beware of the Indian afternoon sun! Keeping them in extreme heat, especially behind a glass which magnifies the heat can cause the cactus to burn. If you notice the cactus turning brown or yellow on the side facing the sun, try giving it a cooler place to thrive in!

For watering cacti, the golden rule is to make sure the soil is completely dry before watering! This will stop the roots from rotting. It is advised to always use a pot with a drainage hole so that excess water can get drained out. If kept in a sunny area, you will need to water it once every week. If it is in a semi shaded or filtered light area, you might need to water it once in 2 weeks.

Cacti like soil that is well aerated and fast draining. You can fertilise the cactus in the summer months when it is in its growing season. During the winters it is best to cut back on any fertiliser and let the plant rest.

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