Aztekium ritteriis a extremely slow - growingcactuswith a long lifespan . In cultivation , it is oftengraftedand turn much faster than in its natural habitat .
Aztekium ritteri(Boed . ) Boed .
Aztec Cactus
In cultivation, Zubri, Moravskolezský Kraj, Czech Republic. Photo by Tomáš Ulrych. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Echinocactus ritteri
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeGenus : Aztekium
The specific epithet " ritteri " ( pronounced " RIT - ter - ee " ) honorsFriedrich Ritter(1898 - 1989 ) , a German botanist who call for and key out many species of cacti .
In cultivation, Erzurum, Turkey. Photo by Emrah Özakar. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Aztekium ritteriis native toMexico . It occurs in the Sierra Madre Oriental in Nuevo León at aggrandizement browse from 2,620 to 3,430 feet ( 800 to 1,045 m ) .
Aztekium ritteriis a humble , very slow - growing cactus with a gray - greenish , almost invertebrate stem that has 5 to 11 well - say ribs . At first , it growssolitary , but as it mature , it slowly producesoffsets , forming a smallclump . The stem is subspherical , passably down in the mouth at the top , and can reach a diameter of 2 in ( 5 cm ) . It has tufts of dense fleece near the point and pseudo - ribs between the existent rib . The rib are lined with xanthous - white , feltyareolesand have transverse crinkle . Only those areoles near the tip bear 1 to 3 yellowish to grey spines that all point upwards . The backbone can evaluate up to 0.15 inches ( 0.4 cm ) long and drop off with age .
During the summer , Aztekium ritteri produces funnel - shaped flowers at the lanate tip . The flowers have white to pinkish innerpetalsand can reach a diam of 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) . The kayoed petals usually have a pink mid - stripe . The fruits are small-scale , pink to almost white , Charles Edward Berry - like , and open when good to release diminutive coloured brownness to grim seeds .
In cultivation, Bornem, Belgium. Photo by Erik Van Dessel. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
scant : Aztekium ritterithrives in bright , indirect visible radiation but can bear some direct sun . However , too much unmediated sunshine can causesunburn . When grown indoors , it is best to place this cactus near a window where it can receive plenty of collateral sun .
Soil : For optimal increment , practice well - drained soil . A typical cactus potting mix works well , or you canmake your own .
Temperature : This cactus can allow high temperature during summer but prefers cooler conditions in wintertime . It grows good inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with average minimum wintertime temperatures ranging from 25 ° F to 50 ° F ( -3.9 ° carbon to 10 ° snow ) .
In habitat, Rayones, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Derivative of a photo bykarel. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
lacrimation : Aztekium ritteriprefers regularwateringin summer . Water the flora infrequently during spring and tumble , and keep the grunge intimately wry in winter .
Fertilizing : As a slow - growing cactus , Aztekium ritterionly require a little amount of fertilizer . Use a low - balanced solublefertilizerdiluted to half the recommended strength , but suspend feeding in winter .
Repotting : Regular repotting aid this cactus grow better , so repot it at the beginning of the uprise season for the best results .
Propagation : Aztekium ritteriis typically get from seeds , but the seminal fluid have a very low germination pace . It can also be propagated by dividing offsets in saltation and summertime . For the better results , seed the seeds in former spring or summer .
take more atHow to develop and Care for Aztekium .
Aztekium ritterihas no cover toxic personal effects .
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