Acanthocalycium thionanthumsubsp.glaucumis a lovely small cactus that resembles aCopiapoawhen not in blossom .
Acanthocalycium thionanthumsubsp.glaucum(F.Ritter ) Lodé
Acanthocalycium glaucum , Echinopsis glaucina , Echinopsis thionanthasubsp.glauca , Lobivia thionanthavar.glauca
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : TrichocereeaeGenus : Acanthocalycium
The subspecific name " glaucum " ( pronounced " GLAW - kum " ) means " bright , sparkling , gleaming , grayish " and refer to the powdery flower on the stem of this specie .
Acanthocalycium thionanthumsubsp.glaucumis native to northwesternArgentina . It grows on rocky mountain incline in the Catamarca province .
In habitat, Belén, Catamarca Province, Argentina. Derivative of a photo byValentinus T. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Acanthocalycium thionanthumsubsp.glaucum , also recognise asAcanthocalycium glaucumorEchinopsis glaucina , is a smallcactuswith a spherical to short cylindric prow that feature 8 to 14 rib draw with bunch of spines . Typically growingsolitary , this cactus can reach a height of 6 inches ( 15 centimeter ) and a diameter of 3.2 inches ( 8 cm ) . It is bluish - green with a moth-eaten - looking coating . The feltedareolesbear 5 to 10 dark brown to calamitous radial thorn , each value up to 1 column inch ( 2.5 cm ) long . primal rachis are usually lacking , although there may occasionally be 1 to 2 nowadays .
In belated spring and other summer , Acanthocalycium thionanthumsubsp.glaucumproduces attractive funnel - shaped peak that can be yellow , red , or red with a yellow or orange gist . The flowers can touch a length and diameter of 2.4 inches ( 6 cm ) long . Their floraltubeis covered in brownish - bloodless bristles and spur - leaning weighing machine . The fruits are dark dark-green and globose , measuring up to 0.8 column inch ( 2 cm ) in diameter .
Light : Acanthocalycium thionanthumsubsp.glaucumthrives when exposed to intense sunlight and can be grow in full sun to fond shade . position it near a windowpane that receives about 6 hour of direct sun day by day is ideal if grown indoors . It is good to move it outside in the spring but step by step expose it to direct sunshine to avoid sunburn .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
stain : For healthy growth , use sandy or gritty stain with serious drainage . Overwatering and pitiable drainage can lead to ascendant putrefaction . A commercial potting commixture designed for cacti work well , or you canmake your ownmix .
Temperature : This cactus can hold out gamy temperatures , but during the winter , it prefers cooler temperature . It raise best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9a to 11b , with average minimum winter temperatures tramp from 20 to 50 ° F ( -6.7 to 10 ° C ) .
tearing : During the uprise time of year , waterAcanthocalycium thionanthumsubsp.glaucumthoroughly , but allow the soil to dry out completely beforewateringagain . Avoid let the container sit in a dish aerial of water . During the wintertime , debar watering .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
fertilise : For optimal ontogeny , feeding this cactus with a pee - soluble fertilizer is commend during the grow season . However , during the wintertime , when it goes abeyant , fertilizing is not postulate .
Repotting : Acanthocalycium thionanthumsubsp.glaucumcan stay in its pot for years . Repot it only when it has outgrown its current pot or when the soil has take down . The best time to repot is in late wintertime or other leap . Ensure that the soil is dry before repotting , and choose a slightly big Mary Jane with drainage holes at the bottom .
extension : Since this cactus seldom produces offsets , it is usually propagated from seeded player . Sow the seeds in late spring or summer .
Learn more atHow to spring up and Care for Echinopsis .
Acanthocalycium thionanthumsubsp.glaucumis non - toxic to humans or favourite . However , keep it off from pet and children as it has sharp vertebral column .
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