The Acanthocereus tetragonus is one of the most exciting cactuses out there. It is growing over hundreds of little green branches that pop out everywhere. As the plant grows, you can expect the branches to grow together, creating this vertical tower of turrents, also known as ‘fairy castle.’ Each stem of the plant has fiver different sides with small white short spines that grow along the rib of the plant. Learning to care for this plant is excellent for new growers.
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How To propagate Acanthocereus tetragonus?
Propagating the Acanthocereus tetragonus is one of those succulents that can be propagated by stem cuttings and seeds. It should be said that it could be easiest to grow the plant with stem cuttings. How to propagate the Acanthocereus tetragonus by stem cuttings? When propagating Acanthocereus tetragonus by cuttings you first need to find a sterile sharp knife, a pair of scissors will do also. Then provide to removing a stem from the main plant. The next step requires you to let the cutting callous for a few days before you place it into well-draining soil. It should only be watered when dried out completely.
Planting the Acanthocereus tetragonus
Make sure that you plant your Acanthocereus tetragonus in a well-lit environment so that it can get all the light it needs to grow. It should be placed in temperatures suitable for the plant (See Plant Guide). If you want to plant your propagated leaf indoor, make sure that it gets at least six hours of sunlight per day.
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How to water Acanthocereus tetragonus or Fairy Castle
Acanthocereus tetragonus is one of the more sensitive plants out there so be sure to water it carefully. When watering the plant correctly you can see healthy growth quite quickly. It should never be over or under-watered. The best way to water your Acanthocereus tetragonus is by watering it thoroughly and then let the plant dry out completely before attempting to water again.
What is Acanthocereus tetragonus Succulent?
The Acanthocereus tetragonus is also known as Fairy Castle, a vertically growing succulent that is widely prized for its turret shape cluster that forms as the plant grows. If you own a young plant you would not see just yet how impressive the plant is until it has the chance to fully grow.
Where does the Acanthocereus tetragonus come from?
The Acanthocereus tetragonus is one of those cultivated plants. It is a miniature cultivar of the Acanthocereus tetragonus
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