Eve S Needle Cactus Care

2 4 3 m 10 12 ft.

Eve s needle cactus care. To transplant or replant our opuntia subulata do it in the spring when its roots become narrow. The most important soil requirement for opuntia is that it drains well. The eve s needle needs full sun to light shade and well draining soil. 3 3 6 m 12 15 ft.

The plant prefers more water than most cacti but do not water it as much during the winter months. It can survive at zone 9a 11b which is around 6 7 c 20 f. Hot temperatures are best but these cacti will tolerate an extensive range of temperatures. 30 38 cm 15 18 in.

It can be grown indoors if given sufficient indirect light or outdoors in full or partial sun. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. 1 8 2 4 m 8 10 ft. It requires well draining soil and infrequent watering.

Austrocylindropuntia subulata grow and care cactus of the genus austrocylindropuntia also known as eve s needle cactus austrocylindropuntia subulata perennial evergreen plant used as ornamental drought tolerant plant can grow in desert mediterranean subtropical or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 9. Does not require special pruning except to generate new plants. 38 45 cm 18 24 in. Fertilizer for vigorous plants apply special cacti fertilizer during the vegetative growth period once every two to three weeks.

During the warm season let the soil dry between watering. More water during the hottest months will keep it looking its best. Other than that a basic potting soil is fine. Plant eve s needle cactus in a sandy well drained soil.

When planting this succulent type in a garden make sure it gets sunlight. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor. It can be easily propagated from seeds and cuttings. Like any cactus excess water is fatal.

Can grow quite tall under the right conditions but will remain smaller in containers protect from hard frosts. These drought resistant plants grow best in hot dry areas and excessive water could cause them to rot. This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. Just make sure to place in a window with lots of light to keep the plant looking optimal.

In general they must be rethought every two years to provide fresh soil. Plant database entry for crested eve s needle austrocylindropuntia subulata cristata with 17 images and 17 data details. After replanting do not water for a week or more.