Neocardenasia Herzogiana Cactus. Baseball Bat Cactus.
The Neocardenasia Herzogiana Cactus is a large columnar variety of cacti which branch into the shape of a candelabra. This perennial evergreen succulent can reach heights of 15m in it's native habitat. The stems are well defined, greyish-green in colour and have 6-7 ribs with cream coloured areoles housing 3-5 stout central spines, 6-10cm long and 7-10 radial ones which are1-2cm long. Also known as the Baseball Bat Cactus it has the longest spines known to exist among any cacti.Pinkish -white flowers between are funnel shaped and around 5-6cm in diameter and 6-7cm long. These are followed by edible fruit.
Perfect for Cacti enthusiasts. Very easy to grow and really difficult to find for sale at this size in the UK.
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NEOCARDENASIA HERZOGIANA. Baseball Bat Cactus
Latin Name: Neocardenasia Herzogiana. Neoraimondia Herzogiana.
Common Name: Baseball Bat Cactus.
Origin: Bolivia (Southern America).
Hardiness: Hardy down to -3
Growth Characteristics: Evergreen, perennial columnar Cactus. Branching ocurs. Stems greyish-green in colour with around 6-7 ribs. Cream coloured areoles each bearing 3-5 sharp stout spines 6-10cm in length and 7-10 short radial ones. Edible fruit follows the pinkish white funnel shaped flowers. Drought tolerant once established. Easy to grow.
Sun: Full sun/partial shade.
Exposure: Sheltered.
Soil: Well drained soil. Gritty.
Moisture: Water more in summer and during growing period. Allow to dry between waterings. Keep dry in winter.
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