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Ferocactus glaucescens forma mostruosa nuda
A beautiful and very rare cultivar with irregular ribs that split
open giving rise to odd sculpturesque shapes.
This plant can be raised only by seeds and is very rare and sought after
by impassioned collectors.
N.B.:
Do not confuse with
F. glaucescens forma nuda which is a completely different cultivar
that is superficially similar only when young. The unique charm of this
plant will be revealed as it ages.
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Cultivation: Plants are
slow growing to start but are easy to grow and require little care once
they have reached a nice flowering size. F. glaucescens is suited for
any rich, well drained soil in full sun throughout the year. Pot culture:
grow best in a fairly roomy, well-drained container filled with a porous
cactus soil mixture that doesn't contain too much humus. To
ensure
robust plants water and fertilize during the aestival growth cycle, this
plant need plenty of water (indicatively: about once a week) But
it is necessary to avoid wetting the bodies of these plants while they are in
sunlight. A wet cactus in the sun light can cause sun burning, which can
lead to scars or even fungal infections and death. In winter keep
completely dry at 10°C. This usually aids in maintaining a healthier
plant, but it can tolerate sporadic light frost.
Propagation: Seeds are the typical way
of reproducing. These cacti will easily grow from seeds and some from
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Photo of varieties, forms and cultivars of
Ferocactus glaucescens:
Photo of conspecific taxa, varieties, forms and cultivars of plants
belonging to the Ferocactus pottsii
complex (This
Taxon has lots of
synonyms ( like many other
cacti) whit controversial varieties and
subspecies:
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Family:
Cactaceae (Cactus
Family)
Scientific name:
Ferocactus
glaucescens (DC.) Britton & Rose
forma mostruosa nuda
Origin:
Garden origin (Nursery
produced cultivar)
Conservation status: Listed in
CITES appendix 2.
Common Name: Monstrous Blue Barrel Cactus
The glaucous (blue grey-green) appearance of this barrel with the nice
light orangish areoles makes it very easy to identify.
A mature specimen with developing
buds.
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