Consulea Rubescens

Consulea Rubescens Consolea Rubescens

What is the plant

Consolea rubescens is a nearly spineless cactus that eventually becomes a tree up to 20 foot (6 m) tall tree, with a trunk up to 6 inches (15 cm) thick. Its flattened bumpy paddles give it the name "Road Kill Cactus" for obvious reasons. It even looks like it has tire tracks across it.

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Humidity

Normal

Temperature

20°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Water
Drought tolerant but best with deep irrigation every week or so in summer. It can take more frequent watering in quick draining soils.
Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.
Fertilizer
Most cacti and succulents don't need a specific blend. They grow healthy and happy when fed with a highly diluted all-purpose fertilizer. However, a low-nitrogen content, water-soluble fertilizer is best suited for the job. Use a 5-10-10 blend or 10-10-10 fertilizer diluted to 1/4th strength.

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Soil
Moist but well-drained soil.
Pruning
To improve their appearance, you should prune out any brown or yellow fronds.
Temperature
Tender plant – may be damaged or killed by low temperature.