- How do you water Pachycereus pringlei correctly?
- Do you need to fertilize Pachycereus pringlei?
- Are you allowed to cut the pillars?
- When is time to repot?
- What diseases and pests do you need to watch out for?
- How do you care for Pachycereus pringlei in winter?
Pachycereus pringlei is a tree cactus native to northern Mexico. In its homeland it can develop very high shoots. With the right care, it not only thrives in the greenhouse, but also in the room. How to care for a Pachycereus pringlei.
The Pachycereus pringlei grows up to 15 meters high in its homeland
How do you water Pachycereus pringlei correctly?
Pachycereus pringlei is only cast in summer. Wait for the top layer of substrate to dry. Use low-lime water, preferably rainwater.
You must avoid waterlogging. Excess irrigation water should be poured out immediately.
Do you need to fertilize Pachycereus pringlei?
Pachycereus pringlei can grow quite tall and therefore needs more nutrients than other cactus species. It is supplied with normal cactus fertilizer once a month from April to August.
Are you allowed to cut the pillars?
In its homeland, the cactus tree reaches a height of up to 15 meters. Of course, it stays smaller in room culture. If there is not enough space, cut off the columns that are too long with a sharp, clean knife. Wrap the shoots with a terry towel so you don't injure yourself on the thorns.
You can also cut shoots for propagation in summer. For this, choose pillars that are already half lignified.
When is time to repot?
Once a year you should check whether the previous pot is still sufficient. You can immediately replace the old substrate with fresh soil.
The best time for repotting is spring.
What diseases and pests do you need to watch out for?
- root rot
- fungal diseases
- scale insects
- mealybugs
Root rot can be prevented by watering the cactus moderately.
Fungal diseases are manifested by spots on the shoots.
You can recognize a lice infestation by the sticky spots on leaves and sprouts.
How do you care for Pachycereus pringlei in winter?
The tree cactus tolerates comparatively low temperatures, but is not frost hardy. It should never get cooler than 1 degree.
Ideally, the Pachycereus pringlei overwinters at 10 to 15 degrees. The location must be as bright as possible. A greenhouse or a conservatory that is not overheated is good.
Do not water the Pachycereus pringlei in winter and do not fertilize it.
tips
With good care, the Pachycereus pringlei develops white flowers from June to August that open at night. Small berries develop from the fertilized flowers.