Acanthocereus Tetragonus Variagata Cactus Plant - myBageecha

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Acanthocereus Tetragonus Variagata Cactus Plant

Name: Acanthocereus Tetragonus Variagata Cactus Plant
Brand: myBageecha
SKU: MYBG-CACT-ACAN-ATV3
Price: 360.0 INR
Availability: OutOfStock

SKU: MYBG-CACT-ACAN-ATV3

Pot size: 3"

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Rs.360.00

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Delivery time: 3-4 working days

Acanthocereus

Genus

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Low

Maintenance

Once a Week

Water Requirement

Yes

With Pots

Small

Size

Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun

Sunlight Requirement

Low Maintenance,Outdoor

Use

Product Description

Acanthocereus tetragonus variegata is a dwarf, slow-growing, branching cactus. The spiny stems are 5-sided, mid-green with creamy-yellow variegation.

Variegated Fairy Castle

Family

Cactaceae

Native

North America

Description

Acanthocereus tetragonus variegata is a dwarf, slow-growing, branching cactus. The spiny stems are 5-sided, mid-green with creamy-yellow variegation, and produce numerous smaller offsets. It will reach about 6 feet (1.8 m) tall with great age. Nocturnal, white, or yellow flowers are rarely produced.

The fairy castle cactus rarely blooms. Cacti need perfect growing conditions to produce flowers and the plants in the Cereus family bloom at night. Fairy castle cactus flowers are large and white and usually will not occur until the plant is ten years old or more.

Environment

Like most cacti they're drought tolerant and need very little care and attention to grow well. Not enough sunlight and over-watering are common mistakes.

Plenty of sunshine will keep this cacti more than happy. In a glass room you may have to provide some shade during a hot summers day to prevent sunburn.

They should be fertilized during their growing season in the summer with a good organic fertilizer.

Landscape Uses

It is an excellent plant for garden rockery settings, desert type landscapes & Terrariums

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.