Obregonia denegrii

Description

Obregonia denegrii is a lone species within its genus, native to Tamaulipas, Mexico. Its solitary stems can grow 13cm wide, with a sunken apex and a rosette of triangular tubercles. Its compact growth and protruding tubercles create a shape closely resembling an artichoke, giving it the common name of ‘Artichoke cactus’. Thin scraggly spines grow in groups of two to four from wooly areoles, but they’re quick to shed. From its wooly crown delicate white blooms emerge during the summer months, with pale pink centres.

WATERING

During S/S water when the soil is 100% dry. Refrain from watering during winter months.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

FEED

Use a cactus fertiliser twice between April – September.

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years. Use a well draining cactus compost, adding extra drainage such as perlite, pumice or grit.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in it’s plastic nursery pot.