Notocactus Scopa var. Albispinus Cactus Plant

SKU: MYBG-CACT-NOTO-NSAL

Pot size: 3"
Price:
Sale priceRs.310.00

Delivery time: 3-4 working days

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Low

Maintenance

Notocactus

Genus

Once a Week

Water Requirement

Yes

With Pots

Small

Size

Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun

Sunlight Requirement

Low Maintenance,Outdoor

Use

Product Description

Notocactus scopa is a silvery spined , ball or cylinder shaped cactus growing up to 50 cm tall and up to 10 cm broad, with a spiny, woolly crown ,often clustering with showy yellow flowers.

Parodia scopa subs. succinea f. albiseta

Family

Cactaceae

Native

Brazil & Paraguay

Description

Notocactus scopa is a silvery spined , ball or cylinder shaped cactus growing up to 50 cm tall and up to 10 cm broad, with a spiny, woolly crown ,often clustering with showy yellow flowers. The stems are almost hidden by soft tufts of bristly spines somewhat similar to small brushes. The mixture of white and red-brown spines, varying from plant to plant.
Notocactus scopa var. albispinus is a selected strain with pure white spines (not dark-yellow) of the wide ranging and very variable Parodia scopa ubs. succinea. The flowers are very showy, glossy yellow.

Environment

This species grows in hilly grassland and on walls between cracks in the rocks or in the shade of larger growing Cactus in deciduous forest. It grows in one of the most temperate region of the countries with warm and cool seasons and weather can become very cold during the winter nights. It likes deep pot with generous drain holes, needs a very airy potting medium very permeable to water which mainly consists of non organic material, slightly acid, pH-value between 4-6. Re-pot every two years.

Landscape Uses

Makes an attractive landscape plant and grasslands or pampas, on plains and walls It is an excellent plant for container growing. It always looks good and stays small.

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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