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د.ك 45.000
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Product Details
Cephalocereus polylophus grows individually and reaches heights of up to 13 m (43 ft) or even 15 m (49 ft) and can grow to weigh many tons. The columnar shoots are initially light green and become darker with age. They have diameters of up to 50 cm (1 ft 8 in).
The 22 to 36 (rarely from 10) narrow, slightly curved ribs are separated from each other by a sharp furrow. The single, flexible central spine, which can also be missing, is often shorter than the seven to eight marginal spines. The marginal spines are flexible and 1 to 2Â cm (0.4 to 0.8Â in) long. They are yellowish to brownish and turn gray with age.
The flowers usually appear in groups near the tips of the shoots. They are dark red, 4 to 6Â cm (1.6 to 2.4Â in) long and reach a diameter of 30 to 35Â mm (1.2 to 1.4Â in). Its pericarpel and floral tube are covered with fairly large tubercles and small scales that are glabrous in the axillae.
Light
Direct sunlight
Watering
Once every 15 days
Temperature
Range of 10°C to 45°C is considered best
Humidity
Prefers low humidity levels.
Feed
Apply a weak dose of liquid fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.
Height & Growth Rate
This plant is of medium growth.
Toxicity
Highly toxic
Origin
Mexico
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