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- Growing Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Lifespan
- Perennial (decades)
- Size
- 20-100cm
- Watering
- Minimal
- Light & Placement
- Direct sun is essential; without it the spines lose their color. Keep it in the sunniest spot available year-round.
- Watering
- Very drought tolerant. Minimal watering
- Temperature & Overwintering
- Cold hardiness varies by species; some tolerate below -10°C. Keep it almost dry through winter.
- Soil & Repotting
- Use an extremely well-draining mix. Wet soil causes root rot, so make sure the pot drains freely too.
- Propagation
- Raised from seed, but growth is very slow and a large specimen takes decades. Be patient.
- Pests & Cautions
- The thick hooked spines are dangerous to touch. Wrap the plant in thick gloves or newspaper when repotting or moving it.
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