The Popular Species Of Cactus For You (L-Z)

It is easy to be seduced by the beautiful glowing colours of the flowers and fascinating shapes of the Cactus. The following is a list of common Cactus species listed from L-Z, I will also be describing the best methods to take care of each Cactus:

  • Lobivia ... The soil should be loose and contain humus. If possible in Summer provide with intense sunlight and plenty of fresh air. Spray in the Autumn to make the plant more tough. In Winter it must be kept in temperatures of between 5 and 10 degrees Celsius in bright and dry conditions. They will then flower.

  •  Mediolobivia ... Permeable humus rich soil is required. Water well, spray, place in a sunny position and give it plenty of fresh air in Summer.

  • Neochilenia ... Mineral soil is needed. An indoor warm and sunny position is best for this Succulent in Summer.

  • Neoporteria ... Mineral soil, water well in a warm and sunny position in Summer.

  • Nopalxochia ... Requires nutrient and humus rich soil. Always keep the soil moist in Summer, if possible keep it in a semi-shady position outside. Fertilize well.

  • Notocactus ... Humus containing nutrient rich soil required. Fertilize and water well in Summer. Put them in sunny positions when they flower.

  • Opuntia ... Sandy nutrient rich soil. Suitable for large containers. In Summer lots of sunlight and warmth. Water and fertilize well.

  • Parodia ... Fine, porous soil that contains a small amount of humus is essential. Do not water much in Summer but fertilize. It is protected if under glass. Prefers a bright position with plenty of fresh air.

  • Phyllocactus ... Nutrient and humus rich soil. Requites large and stable plant containers. Water well and fertilize regularly. In Summer ... Ideal for outside in semi-shady conditions. In Winter... In temperatures between 8 and 15 degrees Celsius, with bright to semi-shady conditions.

  • Pseudolobivia ... Nutritious soil, containing humus. Outdoors preferably, sheltered from rain.

  • Rebutia ... Mineral soil with little humus and good water-permeability.

  • Schlumbergera ... Sandy porous soil with some humus. Repot Succulent after it has flowered. Keep it moist and well fertilized in Summer as well as outside in a shady position. In Autumn and Winter keep in temperatures of between 17 and 20 degrees Celsius.

  • Selenicereus ... Soil containing humus rich soil and must be well-aerated. In Winter keep temperature in between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius.

  • Weingartia ... Mineral soil, little humus occurs. In Summer... Very sunny position, water and fertilize regularly.