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Description: Multi-headed
plants. slow growing and slow to clump The small dark bodies are 1,5-2cm
wide and cylindrical. The areoles have brown wool and light pectinate
spines. With exposure to strong light the body turns a rich
violet-chocolate-bronze. The violet colour intensify in the winter.
Flowers: The flowers are reddish-orange with the pale green stigma
that is a characteristic of the albopectinatas.
Cultivation: it is easy to
grow and recommended for beginners. Prefer gritty, porous mix with a pH
slightly on the acidic side. Full sun to light shade, Water regularly in
summer but do not overwater (the root system is rot prone) and allow the
pot to dry out between waterings. Keep dry in winter Hardy to -4°C it
will take low temperatures when dry and do require a winter rest period.
Pest and disease: This plants are subject to mealy-bug attack and
to fungus and rot problems brought about by overwatering and high
humidity.
Propagation: seed or offsets.
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