Cephalocereus senilis

The fleshy body of this cactus has a column and has a whitish hairy surface that hides the sharp thorns. Flowering only occurs in older plants. The head of the old look better grouped with other similar plants in a garden of cactus.

They need a cool and sunny. It should be watered with a liquid fertilizer added to irrigation water, once a month from spring to mid-fall. Do not water during the winter rest period. The hairy surface can be washed with a mild detergent to keep it clean. For cultivation should be transplanted in spring on a base substrate of topsoil, peat and coarse sand, but only if the plant has completely filled the existing pot.

These cacti grow slowly and rarely exceed 25-30 cm. in height. Find plants for sale all sizes.

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