Neobuxbaumia polylopha
Neobuxbaumia polylopha, commonly known as cone cactus, wax cactus or golden-spined saguaro, is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family. It is a big cactus forming green columns growing to 15 m and having 10 to 36 narrow ribs. The small areoles bear 1 flexible central spine and 4 to 8 radial spines. This cactus produces red flowers and green ovoid fruits.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Cone Cactus, Wax Cactus, Golden-Spined Saguaro, Golden Saguaro |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Neobuxbaumia polylopha |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | – |
| Basic Colour | Red |
| Height | 7 -> 15 |
| Habitat | limestone slopes |
| Altitude | 800 – 1300 m |
| Bloom Time | June -> August |
| Plant Type | Cactus, Succulent, Ornamental |
| Fruit Type | Berry |
| different tolerances | Hardy |
| Used Parts | Whole plant |
| Plant Uses | Edible fruit, Ornamental |
| Active substances | No active substances known |
| USDA Zone | 9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4) |
| Sun Exposure | full sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Stony, Sandy, Rocky |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sows |
| Germination | tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | Disease free |
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