Notocactus uebelmannianus monstruosa

Water:

April-September: 1 x every 2 weeks*

October-March: 1x per month *

*This is only for a sunny location

Light: sunny

Nutrition: 1x per month (May-September)

The Notocactus uebelmannianus monstruosa is a unique growth form of the Notocactus uebelmannianus that you do not often encounter. Normally the Notocactus uebelmannianus grows in a spherical shape. But because of the monstuosa gene in the cactus you get all kinds of random shapes and spines grow out of the cactus in all different places. This gives you unique growth forms and no cactus is the same.

General information Notocactus uebelmannianus

The Notocactus uebelmannianus is a beautiful cactus species that occurs naturally in Brazil. Here this cactus grows on flat rocky terrain. The numbers of this cactus are under pressure in nature because much of the habitat is plowed and used for agricultural land. Fortunately, this beautiful cactus species is widely grown in culture.

The Notocactus uebelmannianus has a beautiful dark green color and woolly areoles. The spines have a light brown color. The Notocactus uebelmannianus is an average grower and can grow into a beautiful bulb of 18 cm wide and 15 cm high after many years.

In addition to its beautiful appearance, this is one of our favorite cacti when it comes to flowers. The Notocactus uebelmannianus is an easy bloomer and usually blooms in summer. Often several times. The flowers appear from the head of the cactus. First, dark fluffy buds become visible. These grow into beautiful bright purple flowers that can grow up to 7 cm in size.