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Thelocactus hexaedrophorus | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Thelocactus hexaedrophorus

Thelocactus hexaedrophorus

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Genus: Thelocactus
Family: Cactaceae

About this plant

A slow-growing, solitary cactus forming a dome to 8cm tall. The grey-green stem bears fat, 5 or 6-angled tubercles and stiff radial spines. In spring it produces funnel-shaped white flowers with a pink stripe on each petal

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in standard cactus compost in full light with low humidity. When in growth, water moderately and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; keep dry in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to stem and root rots if overwatered

Garden Uses

Uses

Architectural

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years