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Pereskia prickly also known under the name Pereskia aculeata, in Latin the name of this plant will sound as follows: Pereskia aculeata. Pereskia prickly is one of the plants of a family called cactaceae, in Latin the name of this family will be like this: Cactaceae.
Description of pereskia prickly
For a favorable cultivation of this plant, it is recommended to provide an optimal light regime, either partial shade or sunny. As for the degree of air humidity, it should be kept at an average level. The life form of this plant is a semi-deciduous shrub. Pereskia prickly can be very often found in indoor conditions, while the plant is capable of growing on windows of any orientation. However, when the bush is endowed with a very dense crown, as well as rather dense fleshy leaves, it is recommended to place such a plant on the sunny side. It should also be noted that the achievement of the maximum decorative effect of this plant is important only if grown in greenhouses.
As for the maximum size in culture, the height of the spiny can reach about three meters.
Description of the features of the care and cultivation of pereskia prickly
In order for this plant to develop favorably, a transplant will be required, which should be done in the spring. Such a transplant is necessary for the plant as it grows, while it is recommended to use more spacious pots. After the transplant has been performed, it is necessary to tie up the prickly peresky to a reliable support and not water it for several days. In this case, such a pot should be in a damp place, which will be reliably protected from direct sunlight.
As for the composition of the land mixture, it should be quite heavy and nutritious soil, which at the same time will have the ability to pass water. Such soil should consist of coarse sand and clay soil, as well as a small amount of humus. The acidity of the soil must remain slightly acidic.
It should be noted that pereskia prickly will grow very quickly and intensively, gradually filling all the available space. Young shoots of this plant have spines that are hook-shaped and have the ability to cling to literally everything around. Among other things, full-fledged development, as well as the flowering of peresky prickly is possible only in adulthood and subject to growing in greenhouses.
Throughout the entire dormant period of this plant, it is important to maintain a temperature regime between twelve and fifteen degrees of heat. Watering the pereskia prickly will need rare, and the air humidity should be kept at a moderate level. The dormant period will begin in November and continue until March.
Reproduction of this plant occurs by means of ripe cuttings that have not yet had time to woody. Such cuttings should be rooted in a moist and loose substrate.
The specific requirements for pereskia prickly include the fact that the plant will be extremely responsive to both frequent spraying and washing under running water. Pereskii prickly will also require regular feeding, both root and foliar. A solution of complex mineral fertilizers taken in low concentration should act as such dressings. To form the crown, you should perform the garter of this plant, as well as pruning the shoots. It is recommended to prune weak shoots that grow inside the crown.
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