What is Oreocereus?
oreocereus is a genus of plants that is part of the Cactaceae family. It contains about 11 species of cacti that come from the mountain mountains in South America. The cacti are in the shape of a column and have long white hair that covers sharp spikes. They are usually used as container plants. It is a common problem with this family and insects cause damage to these plants.
The name of the genus is a Greek word that means "Mountain cereus". Usually, plants in the family oreocereus are referred to as "old man Andy" or "old man mountains". This describes gray or white strands on the cakes and their position; They are usually set high on the top of the landscape on the edges of Andy mountains. oreocereus doelzianus is found mainly in the Andes of the central Peru, while oreocereus ritteri is native bolt. oreocereus leucotrichus grows in northern Chile and southern Peru. It is equipped with a red or straw needles that shove through a network of white strands that are equally sharp. PIt is said that white springs protect the plant from intense desert sun. These cacti have stems that are age with age.
It usually takes several years for this plant to produce flowers. When the old man Andy blooms, it usually occurs during the summer months. Flowers on purple purple are 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) long and tubular shapes.
It is important to provide adequate conditions for the cultivation of cactus, such as an old man of Andes. Generally prefers a well -exhausting fertile soil. Sand soil, which is highly porous, is generally used because it provides adequate Moisture retention for this plant. Irrigation should be kept to a minimum because the cactus is easy to rot if it is excessively watering, especially during the winter. The cactus should be grown in full sunlight.
Cacti within the family oreocereus are prone to infestation of mites noRed spider. This insect is classified as a mite, but produces a strap similar to a spider. It is suitable on the outer layer of cactus and the affected areas seem brown. The best way to treat the plant is to apply a pesticide designed for a red spider mite.