Description
Segmented succulent slowly growing up to up to 30 cm
Segment: Small pine-cone shaped that are loosely attached to each other and fall easily.
Flowers: White, 5cm long.
Fruit: Brown.
RemarksThe white flowers made a nice contrast to the earth-tone colours of the plant.
Origin and Habitat
Western Argentina
Cultivation and Propagation
It is easy to grow but usually couldn’t get very tall as segment kept falling apart. It is fairly cold resistant and hardy to -9°C depending on the clone, Need full sun, (with insufficient illumination stems get thinner as a result of the lack of sun) The main growing period is spring. It might produce some new segments in the autumn too. Needs good drainage.
Propagation: Propagation is through segment cuttings, or occasionally seeds. Cuttings, it suckers profusely and is very easy to grow by just knocking off one of the ‘cones’ and stuffing it in the ground.
Note: The little glochids at the areoles are quite a nuisance, and it is best to use gloves to handle this plant.
