For its unusual appearance, the woolly esposto is called "Old man cactus", "Peruvian old man" and just "fluffy". This is a plant in its homeland (Ecuador, northern and central regions of Peru) lives on gentle mountain slopes. This is where such pubescence is in demand - protection from the scorching sun.
I selected the living conditions in the apartment based on natural. By the way, in room culture, the cactus grows relatively low - up to 1 m, does not branch or bloom, the stem is columnar. The pubescence consists of sharp spines and hairs..
ESPOSTOA – PHOTO
ESPOSTO CONDITIONS AND CARE
LIGHTING
Brightest all year round. In the summer, it's good to take the espoo out into the fresh air., providing protection from the rain, since waterlogging will harm the cactus
CONTENT TEMPERATURE
In winter, it is desirable within + 10-18 city. If it hibernates in the cold, then in completely dry ground
WATERING
Lean all year round. Cactus leaves dormancy for a long time. In the autumn-winter period, I water with a small amount of water approximately 1 once a month (no need to water in the cool). Does not need spraying
SUBSTRATE
Must pass water and air well. I mix turf soil or universal soil, coarse sand and brick chips or washed sea pebbles (3:1:2)
FEEDING ESPOSTO
In the warm season, on wet soil, once a month with fertilizer for cacti or alternating organic matter with universal, using weak concentrations
ESPOSTOA – PHOTO
ON A NOTE
I clean the thorns with a soft brush, without water, from which limescale appears and decorativeness is lost.
Espostoa is quite resistant to pest attacks, if you do not violate the conditions of detention.
ESPOSTOA – VIDEO
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