Obregonia Denegrii aka artichoke cactus
Obregonia denegrii aka artichoke cactus aren’t particularly hard, although they’re quite slow. They do have a taproot though so they can rot more easily than some species. You can burn them, but with careful adaptation in spring they should take full sun. Provided you like them with a tan, some shade if you want them to stay green.
Obregonia denegrii aka artichoke cactus, commonly known as Artichoke cactus, is one of the most well-known cacti due to its distinctive artichoke-shaped stem. This Cactaceae family plant is the only member of its single genus and is related to Ariocarpus. It almost always grows as a single plant level with the ground, a sunk and woolly apex. It grows up to a height of 6 inches and is native to Mexico.
Obregonia Denegrii aka artichoke cactus Growth Rate
Artichoke cactus is an easy-care plant that has a slow growth rate.
Flowering
During the late spring or early summer, this eye-catching cactus blooms beautifully. Obregonia produces pink flowers.
Watering and Feeding
Water regularly in the spring and summer, allowing the substrate to dry thoroughly. Reduce watering in the fall, and do not water in the winter. Artichoke cactus do not require fertilizer or pruning.
Soil
Obregonia plants prefer calcareous and well-drained soil.
Hardiness
This wonderful cactus has a frost tolerance of 25 ° F (-4° C) for a short period and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9a to 11.
Light
Light shade sun exposure is required for good compact growth of the Artichoke cactus plant.
Propagation
The Obregonia Denegrii aka artichoke cactus plant entirely propagates from seeds. However, the seedlings are tiny and grow slowly, taking one or two years to reach a diameter of 0.1 0.2 inches (“ 5 mm).
Obregonia Denegrii aka artichoke cactus is the best plant to have at your home. It is a great gift option.
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