Quisco Peludo

Family

Cactaceae

Native

Brazil & Paraguay

Description

Neoporteria is a small to medium-sized cactus with a globular or cylindrical shape, covered in dense white or yellowish spines that give it a soft, woolly texture. It typically grows solitary or in clusters, reaching heights of up to 10-15 centimeters.

The flowers are large, bell-shaped, ranging in color from pink to purple, and appear at the crown of the plant, adding a vibrant splash of color to its overall appearance.

Environment

This species grows in hilly grassland and on walls between cracks in the rocks or in the shade of larger growing Cactus in deciduous forest. It grows in one of the most temperate region of the countries with warm and cool seasons and weather can become very cold during the winter nights. It likes deep pot with generous drain holes, needs a very airy potting medium very permeable to water which mainly consists of non organic material, slightly acid, pH-value between 4-6. Re-pot every two years.

Landscape Uses

Makes an attractive landscape plant and grasslands or pampas, on plains and walls It is an excellent plant for container growing. It always looks good and stays small.