Epithelantha polycephala

Minuscula specie cespitosa, che da adulta può avere centinaia di teste raggiungendo un diametro di 10 e più cm. I rami sono elongati e sottili di circa 1-2 cm in diametro.

Codice	Disponibilità
0484	8

Prezzo:

8,18 €

Listino:

9,30 €

Risparmi:

1,12 € (12%)

Promozione valida fino al 19 ottobre

Descrizione

Minuscula specie cespitosa, che da adulta può avere centinaia di teste raggiungendo un diametro di 10 e più cm. I rami sono elongati e sottili di circa 1-2 cm in diametro. Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family) Scientific Name: *Epithelantha micromeris* ssp. polycephala (Backeberg) C. Glass 1997 in: Guía Identific. Cact. Amenazadas México, 1: Ep/mi ssp. polycephala (1998 publ.): 1997 *Basionym: E. polycephala* Backeberg 1954 in: Cactus, Paris, No. 39, 32; et No. 40, 62 (1954); cf. Backeb. Cactac. Handb. Kakteenk. 5. 2918 (1961), 1954 Distribution: Mexico (Coahuila) Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2. Synonyms: *E. polycephala* Backeberg 1954 in: Cactus, Paris, No. 39, 32; et No. 40, 62 (1954); cf. Backeb. Cactac. Handb. Kakteenk. 5. 2918 (1961), 1954 **E. micromeris v. polycephala** E. micromeris ssp. micromeris var.polycephala **E. greggii v polycephala Etymology: The subspecies name "polycephala" derives from the Greek adjective “polys (πολυς)” meaning “much, many, frequent; large; heavy” and the word “cephale (κεφαλη)”** meaning “head; front; end, point; source, top; chief person” (The subspecific name implies: “many-headed”) Epithelantha polycephala An old plant may have more than 100 heads, and be 10 cm in diameter.
Description: Clustering miniature cactus; an old plant may have more than 100 heads, and be 10 cm of diameter. Stem: Elongated and very thin, 1-2cm in diameter. Spines: Very short, appressed, grey/whitish or pastel new spines on shoot apexes are reddish. Notes: This is a very distinctive cactus, though quite variable regarding stem's sizes and branching propensity.



An old specimen From Mr. Landini's collection, Italy	A plant from the collection of Jean-louis Bayet, Belgium.
Cultivation: Although regarded as a choice and difficult plant in cultivation it is relatively easy. It needs a soil mix that's particularly well-draining (rot prone). Water sparingly. Frost Tolerance: Depending on the clone, will take -12° C (Temperature Zone: USDA 8-11) Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun Propagation: Seeds, offsets.