Borzicactus aureispinus f. cristatus
Calyx 5(4): 137 (1997). [Innes, 1997. Complete handbook of cacti and succulents p. 109 "A very fine cristate form of Hildewinteria aureispina"]
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Borzicactus aureispinus f. cristatus
Author
hort., P.V.Heath
Chinese genus
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Chinese name
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DescriptionEdit description
Description
It is of easy cultivation. Require full sun or half shade. It need a well drained soil mix. Water generously during the summer but allow to dry fully before watering again. During the winter months they should be kept rather dry. Since they are rapid growers, and need plenty of space for their roots, repotting should be done every other year or when the plant has outgrown its pot.
Propagation
From cuttings in spring (let them dry till the ends callous well. Then replant them in fresh cactus soil that is ever so slightly moist, and keep it that way till they root)