What is a mountain cactus?

Mountain Cactus, or Pediocactus Simpsonii , comes from the dry mountain areas of the Northwest Pacific. Generally prefers colder temperatures and usually requires small water for most of the year, although during the late winter, early spring and autumn growth period has increased water needs. The mountain cactus can produce either pink or yellow flowers and red -brown fruit. These small permanent plants can be difficult to promote from seeds and usually spread by grafting to other species.

This particular variety of cactus is originally with higher heights and prefers colder temperatures than some other species. They are most common at heights between 6,000 and 10,000 feet (1,800 to 3,000 m). They seem to prefer rock ridges and dry setting of mountain valleys. They usually experience a period of growth during late winter and early spring, as well as in the autumn. While these kakasts require the rest of the year, they usually need regular water during their growth period.

This rosTina is sometimes also known as the hedgehog of a cactus or a mountain cactus. It can be 3 to 8 inches (7.6 to 20.3 cm). It can produce individual stems or small clusters of stems. The stems are usually elongated or round and can be 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7 cm). The belts usually grow in clusters of eight to 12 and are usually white. They can be dark brown to black on the tips.

Mountain Cactus can produce yellow or pink flowers. Some experts believe that the color of the flower on wild plants changes depending on whether plants are found on the western or eastern slopes. The flowers are usually pale colors and can only have a diameter of 0.6 to 1 inch (1.5 to 2.5 cm). They usually appear at the end of spring and last until early summer.

, although generally quite quite quite cold, these cacti often sleep often during the coldest winter months and can die back to the ground. Generally these kaksRets require a minimum average temperature of 50 degrees F (10 ° C). They usually prefer partial shadow and dry, rocky soil conditions. These plants can produce round fruits that are often green colors when they are immature, and tan or reddish -brown when they are mature. Mountain cactus fruits often divided to release their seeds when they are mature.

Mountain Cactus may be difficult to promote from seeds. Germination can be a long, complicated process and the resulting seedlings are often too weak to survive. Gardeners are often encouraged to grow mountain cactus into heavier species for easier spread.