This species sometimes falls apart if underwatered, its what experts call a 'drought deciduous' plant meaning if it isn't getting enough ...Read Morewater it will start to shed pads to conserve what water it does get. This often baffles the person growing it as it appears to be falling to bits for no apparent reason.
San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2004 | positive
San Antonio, Tx.
This cactus has a very pleasing growth habit and its pads reminded one of Dave's Garden member of dotted swiss ma...Read Moreterial. Its medium green color nicely sets off the white "dots". Placed in front of other cacti and succulents or just as a solitary planting, it is a great accent plant especially when in bloom.
Got a cutting from my Biology teacher. Let's see how it does...
This species sometimes falls apart if underwatered, its what experts call a 'drought deciduous' plant meaning if it isn't getting enough ...Read More
I bought a pad from Rio Grande Cactus who says its hardy in zone 7. We shall see. So far its coming along faster than most cuttings.
San Antonio, Tx.
This cactus has a very pleasing growth habit and its pads reminded one of Dave's Garden member of dotted swiss ma...Read More