What is the old man cactus?
Old man Cactus is a common name for the type cephalocereus senilis , the type of cactus original to the eastern part of Mexico. The name of a distinctive name indicates fuzzy, white hairs that grow on cactus in its early stages; These hair is also the cause of its various other names, including the white Persian cat cactus, a bunny cactus and viejo, which means old. Cactus often grows as a singular stem without branches and can reach heights ranging from 16 to 50 feet (5 to 15 meters). It is generally grown as an ornamental plant and, like many cacti, is relatively easy to care. While the old man cactus is considered to be endangered in the wild, this species is not considered to be a way to extract because of many kindergartens that sell cactus. One should note that these "hairs" often hide sharp cactus spikes and can break the skin if they touch onise. Hair is used to protect cactus from too large sunlight or other harsh conditions and predators, while the cactus is young. The seeds can better be fairer if they first sown inside. One may also start cutting the stems, but it is important to allow the STEM to suffer before planting.
The old man's cactus can be initiated inside a relatively small pot because the cactus grows slowly. Especially in summer, the cactus will require a lot of direct sunlight. When deciding where to place the cactus, the correct anticipation should be taken into account.
Like most succulents, this plant does not need much water. In fact, watering too often could hurt or kill the cactus. When the soil completely dried, growers should use liberal amounts of water and let the soil dry again. A few days may pass the front of the old man's cactus.
dry soil is usually the best for the cactus of an old man. There are some types of soil made specifically for watering cacti. Some of theThe and offices find that the stirring of sand with the soil is beneficial.
If the hairs are covered, gloves and rag, sponge or even toothbrush with water and soap to clean the hair should be used. After 10 or 20 years, flowers in white, red or yellow tones may start to flourish. These flowers, which usually grow only on outdoor cakes, usually bloom from late spring to mid -summer.