Neobuxmamia Polylopha Cone Cactus
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Neobuxmamia Polylopha is commonly known as ’Cone Cactus’ because of its cone shape. This columnar plant goes dormant in winters and grows up to 20-40 ft in height. A native of Mexico, Neobuxmamia polylopha is of easy culture and belongs to the Cactaceae family.
Growth Rate
The growth rate of Neobuxmamia polylopha is fast.
Flowering
The flowers bloom in the Mid-spring to early fall in attractive Scarlet to a dark red shade.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Cone cactus needs an abundance of watering during the summer season. If possible, add fertilizer in a 6-6-18 ratio from time to time.
Soil
Neobuxmamia polylopha needs well-drained soil. This plant requires gritty and sharply draining soil mix to grow. Â
Hardiness
This cactus belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11 and has a frost tolerance of -2° C (28.4° F).
Light
This plant needs full sunlight to grow properly. The outdoor place is a perfect spot to grow this cone cactus plant.Â
Propagation
Neobuxmamia polylopha cacti can be propagated easily from cuttings.Â
Cone Cactus or Neobuxmamia Polylopha is a beautiful plant to have. If you don’t have much time for gardening, then this is the best cactus.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Mid spring-early fall |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cone cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Scarlet (dark red) |
| Frost Tolerance | -2°c |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Height | 20-40 ft. |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Neobuxbaumia polylopha |
| Shape | Columnar |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |