is there a way to keep cactus smaller
Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica
I have limited space for my cacti and I was wondering if a smaller pot would keep them from getting to their full height without causing them harm.
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Open Jan 16, 2023 - 03:20 PM
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Jan 16, 2023 - 03:20 PM
Planting cacti in small pots does tend to limit their size. Planting lots of cacti in one pot does the same thing. It's important to note that the diameter of the pot is more important than its depth. This is because cactus roots are, most often, shallow and spreading.
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Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica
Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica (Backeberg): A robust, shrubby cactus of branching stem segments. Its dark green stems have rhomboid tubercles and white areoles and spines. The stems can be topped with tiny (0.5" long) awl-shaped leaves. It blooms with showy red flowers up to 3.0" lon...
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