Aporocactus Lemaire (1860)

(greek. aporo = confused)
thin shoot cactus, known as snake cactus
hanging or creeping, epiphytic growing
medium flowering, day flower, red to purple

 

Distribution

Mexiko - Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Chiuahua
savannah and sparse forests

Growth period

half to full sun stand with the blazing midday sun protection
a stay in a protected place outdoors is favorable, in bushes or trees
these plants need abundant watering and humidity
fertilize older plants vigorously with a cactus fertilizer
this species is very suitable for planting a traffic light

Winter period

light and slightly moist at 8–12°C (46.4 to 53.6°F)

Substrat

nutritious but well-permeable with high humus content
   
Aporocactus hybrid Klaerchen
 
Highslide JS
  Highslide JS   Highslide JS
         

Habitat

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Description

cybrid, creating by breeding

Synonym

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CITES

Appendix II

 

 

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