They are globular-bodied cacti that reach 12 cm in height and 10 cm in diameter. They have more than 30 ribs with small rounded tubercles. The small, woolly areoles have 20 whitish radial spines and 3-5 longer yellowish central spines. The attractive orange-red flowers are 1 cm in diameter and appear on the top of the cactus. They bloom in spring.
Water moderately at the rate of once every 10 days in spring, every 6-7 days in summer and every 15-20 days in fall. In winter do not water.
The soil can be a commercial substrate for cacti. Due to their slow growth they are not usually transplanted.
garden-plantstipsApr 25 · 7 min readFull Guide on Okra Companion PlantsSay OK with okra companion plants! Your exotic-looking vegetable, often called Lady's Finger, would love to be accompanied by the presence of friendly garden crops.
flowergiftsbloomingApr 1 · 7 min readComprehensive Guide to National Flowers DayNational Flowers Day celebrates the dawning of perhaps the most anticipated season of all – spring! The day marks the end of winter and a floral character of blooming beauty, positivity, and grace.
flowerflower-meaningsspeciesMar 13 · 10 min readFull Guide on Lotus Flower Meaning, Symbolism and Plant OverviewLotus is an abstract depiction of various religious entities. Because this knowledge may be limited only to where it is commonly cultivated and traded, we will try to shed light on the legends.
diseaseproblempestsMar 4 · 8 min readFull Guide on Plant Leaves Turning YellowYellowing of plant leaves is like a fever in humans, but unlike a doctor prescribing paracetamol for a headache, you will need more than just a plant pill!
speciesgardeningoutdoor-cultivationFeb 27 · 11 min readFull Guide on Best and Worst Potato Companion PlantsPotato companion plants are a diverse crop family thought to have positive agronomic effects on potatoes, soil, and even pest protection.