Cactus plants are among the most popular in the world. They are unpretentious, but they can boast of their unique appearance. In this article, we will talk about echinocactus Gruzoni - a succulent that everyone can grow. What is it and how to care for it? Let's figure it out.
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External description
Gruzoni usually grows into a globular, dark green color. Usually about thirty ribs are formed. Areoles pubescent, with spines. The flowers are tubular, small. Flowering is infrequent. It grows rather slowly.
Content
Growing succulents on your own is a very difficult process that often takes several years. A successful result is not always guaranteed, so it is better to purchase the plant in a specialized store.
After the purchase, Gruzoni needs to be transplanted into a special soil for succulents, which will be poured on a kind of "foundation" of pieces of pebbles, bricks and other materials. This is necessary to increase the permeability of water into the sump. The container should be shallow.
You can also prepare the soil at home. You will need the following proportions (in parts):
- Sod land - two.
- Leafy soil - one.
- Gravel - 0.5.
- Powdered charcoal. It is needed to prevent putrefactive infections.
Place the plant in partial shade for faster adaptation to the environment. Don't water for a week. Then you can move it to a permanent place, preferably sunny. In order to avoid drying out in warm seasons (spring, summer), it is recommended to carry out prophylactic spraying of this plant.
This cactus needs monthly feeding from the beginning of May to the end of August with special fertilizers for succulents.
Important! Avoid waterlogging of echinocactus, as this can lead to the death of the entire root system. For watering, use boiled water - this is ideal, since this water has already been heat treated. Make sure the soil is dry between sessions. In winter, reduce watering to a minimum.
Special diseases
In such plants, spider mite infestation is quite common. This is noticeable by external signs: the plant becomes lethargic, atypical growing spots of a reddish-brown hue are formed. In this case, Aktellik solution or a tobacco-soap infusion prepared with your own hands will help you.
Conclusion
The maintenance of such a plant is not difficult, but still work. If you want to keep it as much as possible, then follow the guidelines above. Good luck!
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