Oreocereus, cactus to plant in winter

Oreocereus, cactus to plant in winter. Oreocereus is a cactus stem elongated, and is one of the plants grow more common cacti. Oreocereus seed is planted in winter and spring, although there are other breeding methods that allow for planting all year round.

The cultivation of Oreocereus is pretty easy. It can be grown in pots or in garden soil, which must be clayey-sandy and very permeable. Need little watering, plenty of sunshine and moderate temperatures between 15 ° and 25 ° C. Oreocereus flowers are red and quite decorative. They usually open day and closed at night. Flowering occurs in spring and summer.

Its cultivation is usually done in pots, although the species of many years may have planted in the garden.

The multiplication takes place in winter in the nursery and seed-protected, or in spring. It can also play for all year by separating the suckers that appear at the base of large cactus. The rooting of the shoots is very easy.

The Oreocereus takes many years to grow potted soil and grown without difficulty. Requires a sunny exposure, even in very hot weather better maintained partial shade. This cactus requires little watering. For flowering occurs requires temperatures between 25 ° and 15 ° C.

As for the care needed by the orecereus, most importantly, do not abuse the irrigation.

Photo: Stan Shebs