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21. blossfeldia (Phocagallery / blossfeldia) ... of the sciara fly (tiny white worms) that hatch out in humus-rich soil if not previously sterilized. Main species of Blossfeldia: Blossfeldia liliputana, sin. Parodia l.; Blossfeldia fescheri; Blossfeldia ... 22. borzicactus (Phocagallery / borzicactus) ... the air. Cultivation tips: easy and fast-growing; propagation is either from seed or cutting. Main species of Borzicactus: Borzicactus madisoniorum, often grafted; Borzicactus samaipatanus. Borzicactus ... 23. bromeliaceae (Phocagallery / bromeliaceae) ... floral spikes may have colourful bracts. The fruits can be either berries or capsules and carry seeds, often winged, with albumen. Soil: fertile mix. Epiphytic species are best grown in a mix of peat, ... 24. browningia (Phocagallery / browningia) ... (46-50°F). Water: average. Cultivation tips: propagate from seed or cutting. Main species of Browningia: Bchertlingiana, syn. Azureocereus h. Borzicactus microsperma; Borzicactus candelaris. ... 25. carnegiea (Phocagallery / carnegiea) ... slow-growing; it can be propagated by seed or cutting. Apply fertilizer once every two months. As the plant grows older its appearance changes dramatically. Main species of Carnegiea: Carnegiea gigantea ... 26. caudiciforms (Phocagallery / caudiciformi) ... must be watered regularly throughout the year. Caudiciforms-Main genera/species: Nolinaceae: Calibanus, Nolina; Anacardiaceae: Pachycormus discolor; Apocynaceae: Pachypodium succulentum and bispinosum, ... 27. cephalocereus (Phocagallery / cephalocereus) ... warmer months but little in the winter. Repot each spring. Main species of Cephalocereus: Cephalocereus palmeri, branched cactus that flowers reliably in cultivation. Cephalocereus polylophus; Cephalocereus ... 28. cereus (Phocagallery / cereus) ... the growing period. Plants raised from seed make good rootstocks for grafting. Repotting is best done in spring. Main species of Cereus: Cereus jamacaru, bluish green with 4 to 6 ribs and thin areoles. ... 29. chamaecereus (Phocagallery / chamaecereus) ... with mineral oil based insecticides. It’s very easy to propagate from cuttings. Main species of Chamaecereus: Chamaecereus silvestri syn. Lobivia s., enjoys full sun and plenty of ventilation. ... 30. cintia (Phocagallery / cintia) ... Soil: basic mix. Location: filtered light with plenty of air circulation. Temperature: minimum temperature of 6°C (43°F). Water: average. Cultivation tips: raise from seed. Main species ... 31. cleistocactus (Phocagallery / cleistocactus) ... being sprayed with water during the summer. It makes a good rootstock for grafting. Main species of Cleistocactus: Cleistocactus strausii, white-spined, columnar stem branching from the base once adult; ... 32. commelinaceae (Phocagallery / commelinaceae) ... are capsules. Some 40 genera and 500 species are included. Soil: basic mix. Location: grow in partial shade. Temperature: minimum temperature of 10°C (50°F). Water: average during the ... 33. convolvulaceae (Phocagallery / convolvulaceae) ... the aerial part of tuberous and caulescent species be lifted from the groung in order to expose the stem to air circulation. Propagate from seed. Main genera of Convolvulaceae: Ipomoea. ... 34. copiapoa (Phocagallery / copiapoa) ... should be meticulous, especially with taprooted species. Keep dry in the winter. Cultivation tips: they’re slow-growing desert plants that need good ventilation during the summer. Main species ... 35. coryphantha (Phocagallery / coryphantha) ... Water: average. Cultivation tips: watch out for spider mites and avoid waterlogged soils. The desert species are more difficult to grow, requiring clayey soil with the addition of sand and a little ... 36. crassulaceae (Phocagallery / crassulaceae) ... have a definite number of sepals and petals, stamens and carpels; the fruit is a follicle. Some species are winter-flowering, others bloom in the spring or late summer. Most European species are hardy. ... 37. cryptocereus (Phocagallery / cryptocereus) ... regularly from spring onwards. Main species of Cryptocereus: Cryptocereus anthonyanus: requires orchid potting mix with a slightly acidic pH; Cryptocereus imitans, the soil should be improved with ... 38. cucurbitaceae (Phocagallery / cucurbitaceae) ... in hairs. The flowers may be yellow or white and develop into a modified berry, better called ‘pepo’, which contains numerous seeds. It is comprised of 110 genera and more than 600 species, ... 39. denmoza (Phocagallery / denmoza) ... average. Cultivation tips: raise from seed. Main species of Denmoza: Denmoza rhodacantha; Denmoza erythrocephala. ... 40. discocactus (Phocagallery / discocactus) ... bear the flowers, this not preventing the stem from growing. Small species like Buenekeri, Horstii, Araneispinus, produce a cephalium only 2 or 4 years after sowing. Soil: fertile mix (with peat low ...
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