王冠龙

王冠龙的基本数据

养护难度

适合中级者

寿命

多年生

体型

高度最大45厘米・直径最大60厘米

浇水

浇水量可以较少

日照・放置位置

在阳光充足、不被雨淋的地方栽培。在温带地区建议在温室或简易温室中养护。

浇水

夏型品种。生长期春至秋季在土壤干透后浇水，冬季减少浇水，保持土壤偏干。

温度・冬季越冬

国内图鉴以-6℃左右作为耐寒目标，但盆栽需在冬季避免结冰，放在不受霜冻的地方管理。

土壤・换盆

该品种生长在石灰岩山丘，应使用排水良好的仙人掌专用土壤种植。

病害虫・注意事项

刺硬且锐利，换盆时需戴厚手套或用报纸包裹操作。无刺型（f. nuda）也以相同名称流通。

关于王冠龙

Blue barrel cactus: a spiny perennial with powdery blue-green skin and yellow spines, up to 45 cm tall and 60 cm wide. Intermediate difficulty, with care tips.

开始养护王冠龙前需要了解的7件事

1. 1Sun and Airflow

   This cactus loves strong light, so a sunny, well-ventilated spot is the baseline. Too little light can stretch its shape and dull the blue tint. When moving it outdoors from inside, or right after bringing it home, acclimate it gradually so direct sun does not scorch the skin.

2. 2Water Sparingly

   During the spring-to-autumn growing season, wait until the soil is completely dry, then water thoroughly until it drains from the pot. Excess moisture is a leading cause of root rot, so avoid topping up before the soil dries out. Water at the base rather than over the top so the white bloom is not washed off.

3. 3Fast-Draining Soil

   Mix coarse grit such as pumice into a cactus and succulent potting mix to improve drainage. Avoid water-retentive soil and pots that are too deep. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the plant, and make sure it has a drainage hole.

4. 4Repotting and Spines

   Repot in spring to early summer as growth resumes, moving to a pot one size up once the roots are crowded. After repotting, wait a few days for root wounds to dry before watering. The spines are sharp, so handle the plant with thick gloves or wrapped in folded newspaper.

5. 5Seasonal Care

   In the spring and autumn growing seasons, give plenty of light and water on a steady rhythm. In summer, avoid stuffy air and harsh afternoon sun, and keep air moving around the plant. In winter, move it to a bright spot under eaves or indoors, out of frost, and cut watering back sharply.

6. 6Choosing a Healthy Plant

   Choose a plant with firm skin, good color and an even white bloom. Evenly formed spines along the ribs and healthy new spines at the crown are good signs too. It is wise to avoid plants with a soft base, dark patches or wounds.

7. 7Encouraging Flowers

   It bears bell-shaped yellow flowers at the crown, but whether it blooms depends on how well established the plant is and how much light it gets. Plenty of sun and a dry winter rest give you a better chance of flowers. It can reach up to 45 cm tall and 60 cm across, so plan its spot with its future size in mind.

王冠龙的常见问题

Q.Can beginners grow a blue barrel cactus?

A.It is rated intermediate. If you keep to the basics of bright light, fast-draining soil and restrained watering, it is manageable. Beginners can try it as long as they guard against overwatering and low light.

Q.How large does it grow?

A.This perennial grows up to 45 cm tall and 60 cm across. It shifts from a globe to a cylinder and can form clumps, so it helps to leave room in both the pot size and the display spot.

Q.How often should I water it?

A.Go by whether the soil has dried out completely rather than by a fixed schedule. In the spring-to-autumn growing season, water thoroughly once it is dry, and cut back sharply in winter.

Q.How should I get it through winter?

A.Keep it out of frost and freezing, in a bright spot under eaves or indoors, and on the dry side. How much cold it can take varies with the plant's condition and local conditions, so bring it inside on very cold days rather than taking chances.

Q.Does the white powder rub off?

A.Yes, touching it easily leaves fingerprints. The white powder is a natural bloom covering the skin, and losing some does not mean the plant is damaged. To keep it looking its best, avoid handling it too much and avoid watering over the top.

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