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Dragon scale cactus

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Cactaceae

Màu thân

silver green, green

Hình dạng thân

long wings, many small branches, cylindrical stem

Kích thước thân

cao vừa cỡ vài mét

Gai nhọn

ngắn mềm

Tăng trưởng

trung bình

Diseases & Pests

fungus, root rot, soft rot

Dragon scale cactus is a common name for several species of cacti that have in common the trunk covered with triangular scales, stacked on top of each other like the scales of a dragon. This is one of the cacti species with a unique shape and attracts the attention of many bonsai lovers.

The stem is usually spherical or cylindrical, covered with triangular scales. These scales can be green, blue-gray, or brown, depending on the species.

Note: The above information is only relative, the living conditions of the tree also depend a lot on other objective factors.  

How to grow and care for Dragon Scale Cactus

Light

Requires plenty of sunlight to grow well, however the plant can still grow in an environment with enough indirect light.

Temperature

Cactus can withstand high temperature environments, in the range of 22-29°C it will grow well.

Water 

Water moderately, Cactus is a drought tolerant plant and does not require too much water.

Humidity

The best humidity for plants is above 50%.

pH

The ideal pH range is 5.0 - 7.0 pH.

 

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