Ferocactus glaucescens’Nudus '

Ferocactus glaucescens(DC . )   Britton   &   Rose

Ferocactus glaucescensf.inermis , Ferocactus glaucescens’Inermis',Ferocactus glaucescens f. nudus

Ferocactus glaucescens ‘Nudus’. Buds.

Buds. Private collection, Lecce, Italy. Photo by Antonio Leone. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeGenus : Ferocactus

The cultivar name " nudus(NEW - dus ) " means " unclothed , nude , au naturel " and refer to the spinless fore .

Ferocactus glaucescens’Nudus ' is a form ofFerocactus glaucescensselected for its gutless prow .

Ferocactus glaucescens ‘Nudus’. Plant in full bloom.

Plant in full bloom. Private collection, Lecce, Italy. Photo by Antonio Leone. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

Ferocactus glaucescens’Nudus ' , also get it on asFerocactus glaucescens’Inermis ' , is a slow - growing cactus with spherical to somewhat elongated stems depressed at theapex . The stems can growsolitaryor basallysuckeringto form aclumpwith age , reaching up to 22 column inch ( 55 cm ) in height and 20 inches ( 50 cm ) in diameter . They have few or no spines and 11 to 15 acute , somewhattuberculateribs up to 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) in astuteness . Theareolesare greyish - white felted , orbitual tooblong , and up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) apart .

The bloom are funnel - shaped , lemon yellowish , and appear near the crown in belated spring and summertime . They can make up to 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) in diameter . The yield are clean and global , with remnants of the flowers attached . They can grow up to 0.8 in ( 2 cm ) in diameter .

lighting : Choose a location that receives verbatim sun during all or most of the solar day . This cactus might etiolate or lean towards light sources if it does not get enough sunlight . A sunny window is a good billet to growF. glaucescens’Nudus ' indoors . Rotate the Mary Jane a one-fourth play every two weeks to promote balanced growth .

Ferocactus glaucescens ‘Nudus’. Juvenile plant with few irregularly scattered spines.

Juvenile plant with few irregularly scattered spines. Private collection, Italy. Derivative of a photo byPetar43. Used underCC BY-NC-SA 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.

Soil : F. glaucescens’Nudus ' requires a holey dirt with plenty of aeration and excellent drainage . Use commercial-grade soil mixes for cacti or make your own with 70 % to 80 % mineral grit , such as coarse sand , perlite , or pumice .

Hardiness : This cactus tolerate utmost heat but can not permit freeze temperature for extended period . F. glaucescens’Nudus '   can withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .

lacrimation : During the produce time of year , from bounce to come down , water profoundly and wait for the soil to whole dry out before watering again . Keep the soil ironic in winter .

Ferocactus glaucescens ‘Nudus’. Flowers.

Flowers. Private collection, Tessenderlo, Belgium. Photo by Marco Bries. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

fertilise : prey yourF. glaucescens’Nudus ' will assist to boost sizable growth . Use a balanced , water - soluble fertilizer , diluted to 1/4 strength , from natural spring to lessen . Do notfertilizeduring the wintertime .

Repotting : This cactus does not need repotting often . Repot only when it is outgrowing its tummy . Pick a container with drainage hole .

Propagation : If you have a specimen with offsets , F. glaucescens’Nudus ' is gentle to propagate by dividing them during the growing season .

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F. glaucescens’Nudus ' is more often than not   non - toxic to humans and pets .

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