Matucana krahniiwas first described asBorzicactus krahniiin 1979 by John Donald ( 1923 - 1996 ) .
Matucana krahnii(Donald ) Bregman
Borzicactus krahnii , Matucana calliantha
In cultivation, Lecce, Italy. Photo by Antonio Leone. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : TrichocereeaeGenus : Matucana
The specific name " krahnii(pronounced KRON - electrical engineering - eye ) " honour Wolfgang Krahn ( 1939- ) , a German explorer and finder of novel species of cacti and succulents in South America .
Matucana krahniiis native toPeru . It occurs northwards of Balsas in the department ofAmazonasand grow on extortionate sandstone incline at elevations swan from 5,410 to 5,740 feet ( 1,650 to 1,750 m ) .
In cultivation, Lecce, Italy. Photo by Antonio Leone. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Matucana krahniiis a smallcactuswith gray - green , spherical to inadequate cylindric stems with 10 to 18 ribs divide intotubercleswidened at the base and tipped with cluster of long spines . The stems can grow up to 5.6 inches ( 14 curium ) magniloquent and 4 inches ( 10 cm ) in diam and can either besolitaryor countervail at the basis . The prickle are mostly curved , middling flexible , yellowish - Robert Brown , and become gray with age . Eachareolebears 8 to 18 stellate spines measuring up to 2 inches ( 5 atomic number 96 ) tenacious and 1 to 4 primal spines measuring up to 6 inches ( 15 curium ) long .
During later springiness and summertime , cherry-red flowers appear at the top of the prow . The flowers give at night and last two to four days , reaching up to 3.4 inches ( 8.5 cm ) in length and 2.8 inches ( 7 cm ) in diam . They usually be given to lean on one side . The green fruit are globular and can grow up to 0.4 in ( 1 cm ) in diameter .
Light : Although it thrives in verbatim sunlight , Matucana krahniiprefers partial specter during the summer midday . If grow indoors , a sunny windowpane is an ideal spot .
In cultivation, Lecce, Italy. Photo by Antonio Leone. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Soil : Having soil with good drain is most crucial for a healthyMatucana krahnii . you could either use a commercial-grade cactus grease mix ormake your own .
Temperature : This cactus need tender temperature , even in winter . It produce good inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10b to 11b , with median minimal wintertime temperature ranging from 35 to 50 ° F ( 1.7 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : Since the tooth root ofMatucana krahniiare very delicate and subject to decompose , the grease should be keep open as dry as possible . During the grow time of year , water your works ofttimes , but allow the soil to completely dry out out before watering again . In the wintertime , when it plump inactive , block the watering .
In cultivation, Lecce, Italy. Photo by Antonio Leone. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Fertilizing : While it does not require much fertilizer , generate it some extra nutrients now and then keeps this cactus good for you and prolongs the time for repotting . When it is not actively get in winter , fertilizing is unneeded .
Repotting : To keep yourMatucana krahniihappy and palmy , repot it every two years into a slightly turgid pot with drain trap . The beneficial time for repotting is in late winter or early spring .
Propagation : you may propagate this cactus from seeded player or by dividing offsets . The good time for withdraw offsets is during spring and summertime when the works is actively turn , while belated spring and other summertime are idealistic for sowing germ .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Matucana .
Matucana krahniihas no toxic effects reported . However , keep it away from deary and small fry as it has astute backbone .
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