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Habitat:
Mexico.
Description: a globular genus, growing in deserts, which has woolly
areoles on the tubercles, pectinate spines that do not harm if touched and a
large, fleshy root. In the spring, pink flowers appear near the top.
It is synonymous with Solisia and includes Encephalocarpus.
Soil: mineral mix.
Location: provide sunny and airy conditions in the summer and
overwinter in a cool dry environment.
Temperature: the ideal minimum temperature is 8°C (46°F). During the
vegetative period, they enjoy a certain amount of air humidity at night.
Water: average with caution.
Cultivation tips: these plants are very slow-growing and will do best
in clay pots that allow the soil to dry out more quickly.
Main species: P. strobiliformis, syn. Encephalocarpus s.;
P. pectinata;
P. aselliformis, has violet flowers and is relatively easy; water
from April to September every 15 days. Grow in full sun and keep the minimum
around 5°C (41°F).
P. valdeziana, solitary, dwarf plants needing full sun, little water
and mineral substrate; min. 6°C (43°F).
Pelecyphora (Solisia) pectinata Pelecyphora strobiliformis
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