Micranthocereus purpureus 10cm

Micranthocereus purpureus

Formerly Austrocephalocereus purpureus; a very desirable cactus due to its attractive spines and bluish stems once they mature. Slow-growing with plants reaching 2 metres in 20+ years. Specimens over 50 years old can be spectacular. Older plants will form multiple offsets from the base which are difficult to remove.

Position - full sun or partially-shaded positions outdoors. Indoors only in sunny positions otherwise they will lose their nice shape and produce less of the white hair which protects them from excess sunlight. Watering can be watered all year round and grows fastest in the warmer months. Plants will survive without water for very long periods and remain

compact when dry. Feeding -25% of recommended dosage monthly in growing period. The less fertiliser, the better the shape of the plant. Fertilisers high in nitrogen can produce larger plants with less colour. Repotting be left to overgrow their pots or repotted in the warmer months in almost any well drained potting mix.