Neobuxbaumia polylopha growing cactus of the genus Neobuxbaumia, Neobuxbaumia polylopha perennial used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in desert, mediterranean or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 10-12.
Stem color is green when mature become brown the stems erect with spines.
Neobuxbaumia polylopha flowers
Flower color can be purple or pink with multi petals.
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How to grow Neobuxbaumia polylopha growing and care:
Well-drained soil
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 / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Snails, slugs
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead part and design
Size of the plant?
7-12 m, 21-40 feet
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
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Purple or pink with multi petals
Scientific name:
Neobuxbaumia polylopha