Frailea grow and care – cactus of the genus Frailea also known as Frailea cactus, Frailea perennial evergreen used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in desert or mediterranean, subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 10-12.
Stem color red, green, purple or more than one color, the shape like little ball round or flattened, shape of the cactus resemble to Sea urchin body.
Flower color light yellow with multi petals.
Well drained soil, more than 4C
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Spines
Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Fungal
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead flower
Size of the plant?
2-5 cm, 1-2 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No (possible on the window with a lot of sun)
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Light yellow flowers with multi petals
Scientific name: Frailea
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