The most interesting and important information about small cacti: types, features, diseases and home care

Cacti have long attracted human attention with the originality of their appearance. Not all types of these plants are suitable for growing at home - many types of cacti have dimensions that are not disposed to this.

But there are small species that are actively popular with humans. In the article we will get acquainted with the list of cactus species and their photos.

Also consider the features of care and reproduction.

Views and their photos

Below you can find a list of cactus species and their photos.

Mammillaria

The mammillaria family is very popular among cactus growers. There are many thematic communities around the cultivation of these cacti. Mammillaria are represented by 4 species.

Snow White (Candida)

A small cactus, which grows in large clusters, is covered with a large number of white needles (sometimes with a touch of pink) that look contrasted against the background of its bright green stem. It blooms in the spring, flowers gradually change their color from plum to pink.

Bocasana (Bocasana)

It grows in bushes, a round green-blue stem covered with small and thick needles. Blooms in small flowers, painted in white or yellow..

Ghana (Hahniana)

It grows alone, the spherical stem is covered with small white hairs. It blooms with bright red flowers, which are grouped around the top of the stem.

Zeilmanniana

Similar to the previous view, the main difference is that it grows in large clusters. It branches actively and blooms profusely.

Gymnocalycium (Gymnocalycium)

Gymnocalyciums will ideally feel on window sills or narrow shelves. Their species (they number up to 150) have a very diverse appearance. A wild form of hymnalicium grows in South America.

These cacti are harmed by prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, so try to find a slightly shaded place for them.

Flowering occurs at a fairly high frequency relative to other cacti. Flowers have pink or white (less often - red) color.

At home, species are grown.

Humpback (Gibbosum)

Its ribbed stalk in the shape of a large-sized ball has a green color with light shades of blue. The flowers are painted in a light cream color.

Shallow (Leptanthum)

The thorns of this small cactus (up to 5 cm in diameter) are pressed against the stemas if inclined by a strong gust of wind. Large flowers (often not inferior to the size of the stem), white.

Mikhanovich (Mihanovichii)

It has a low gray-green stem covered with indirect ribs. One of the most hardy types of cacti. He likes a lot of sunlight and a temperature close to room temperature.

Astrophytum (Astrophytum)

Astrophytum is a small cactus having a spherical or cylindrical shape. Often attract gardeners and cactus lovers with a long flowering period and beautiful flowers.

A characteristic feature of astrophytuses are small bundles of thin blond hair, with which the plant collects moisture.

Among the types of astrophytums.

Star (Asterias)

The distribution range in the wild is limited to Texas and northern Mexico. The stalk is devoid of thorns.

Mnogoryletsovy (Myriostigma)

On the stalk of the cactus, thorns are completely absent, and its height can reach 1 meter. The flowers are painted yellow.

Decorated (Ornatum)

The only difference from the multi-stalked cactus is that its stem is studded with thick impressive spines.

Capricorn (Capricorne)

Like star, grows in the north of Mexico. It has long and bending thorns, capable of twisting into a kind of spiral.

Rebucia (Rebutia)

Rebucia is attractive for its small size. This is a pretty sweet and pretty plant, originating in southern Africa. A spherical, slightly flattened stalk from above is dotted with tubercles lining up in spiral paths. In addition to them there are 5 spines decorating the top of the stem. Read more about varieties of rebuts here.

Rebucia bloom only in the second year of life.

Their flowers appear at the base of the stem, and not on its top, as is usually the case with cacti. They open their petals with a difference in a matter of days and demonstrate an enviable variety of colors: orange, red, yellow, purple - and that's not all. Oval fruits have the shape of an elongated oval.

Types of rebuts are.

Senile (Senilis)

It is distinguished by a thick stem, from which many small light spines grow. Flowers have a red color.

Tiny (Minuscula)

It is similar to the previous species, but has a smaller stem size and large flowers.

Violet-flowered (Violaciflora)

Rarely grown in an apartment, has large purple flowers.

How to grow small plants in one pot?

When making cactus compositions, avoid growing several cacti in one pot without separating them from each other with partitions. This is necessary so that the cacti do not intertwine their roots, making it impossible to separate them. And it can become a necessary measure in case of a disease that has covered one cactus and threatens to spread to the others.

Care Features

The maintenance of most types of cacti does not require much effort. The main thing is to know and follow the rules for caring for these plants so that your prickly pets can please you for many years.

The best capacity for growing cactus is a ventilated plastic pot. Its height should be at least 15% higher than the length of the root system, the cactus should not reach its bottom to the bottom of the pot.

The ideal soil for a cactus is a mixture of sand, turf and humus with significant friability and low acidity. A small layer of drainage must be placed on the bottom of the pot. - small pebbles, fragments of brick or expanded clay.

And, of course, it is well known that cacti are unpretentious to watering and easily tolerate its long absence.

Propagation Features

Cacti can produce offspring:

• processes (fixing them in the soil);
• seeds (previously disinfecting them);
• cuttings (cut off the top, dry it and plant in the ground);
• and vaccinated.

Disease

Often cacti get sick due to adverse conditions. We list the most common diseases of cacti:

1. Rot - may be a consequence of excess moisture and the activity of fungi or bacteria. To prevent rot, keep the cactus dry and treat the seeds and soil before planting.
2. The appearance of bright spots on the stem - the fruit of the activity of flour worms. Treatment - treatment of the affected areas with a soap solution or karbofos.
3. Yellowing of the stem - most often a consequence of soil poverty by nutrients. Mineral fertilizers are recommended.

Cacti are wonderful plants, the care of which can give a lot of pleasant emotions. Take care of your cactus correctly, and then you do not need to devote a lot of time to it.

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