Consolea moniliformiswas first discover asCactus moniliformisbyCarl Linnaeusin 1753 in his account book " Species Plantarum " . In 1926,Alwin Bergerreclassified it under thegenusConsolea .
Consolea moniliformis(L. ) A.Berger
Necklacelike Pricklypear
In habitat, Ouest Department, Haiti. Derivative of a photo byMartin Reith. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Cactus moniliformis , Cereus moniliformis , Consolea moniliformissubsp.moniliformis , Nopalea moniliformis , Opuntia moniliformis
category : CactaceaeSubfamily : OpuntioideaeTribe : OpuntieaeGenus : Consolea
The specific name " moniliformis " ( enunciate " mon - il - lee - FOR - mis " ) think of " moniliform , characterized by or having a mountain chain - like series of bumps , protrusion , or joints ; resemble beads on a string or necklace " and belike refer to the reticular patterning of the surface of the base segment .
In habitat, Isla Cabritos, Dominican Republic. Derivative of a photo byYolanda M. Leon. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Consolea moniliformisis aboriginal to theGreater Antilles , onCuba , Hispaniola(HaitiandDominican Republic ) , andPuerto Rico(Mona , Desecheo , and Culebra ) . It grows at peak from sea level to about 165 groundwork ( 50 megabyte ) .
Consolea moniliformis , formerly known asOpuntia moniliformis , is a tree - likecactuswith an upright , cylindricaltrunkandascendingbranches consist of elongated segments calledcladodes . It can grow up to 13.1 feet ( 4 m ) tall , while the cladodes can reach up to 15.7 inches ( 40 centimeter ) in length and 5.2 inches ( 13 cm ) in width . The backbone are acerate leaf - like , yellowish to grey , and can grow up to 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) long on cladodes and up to 4.8 inches ( 12 centimetre ) long on the trunk . The woollyareolestypically endure 3 to 8 prickle and a tuft of browned glochid . Sometimes , the spine can be lacking .
During late spring through summertime , Consolea moniliformisproduces flower that can reach up to 2 inches ( 5 cm ) in duration and 1 column inch ( 2.5 cm ) in diameter . The flowers jump as brilliant orange tree , fade to magenta the next twenty-four hours , and finally plow bronze . The spiny fruits are light-green and obovate and can develop up to 2.4 in ( 6 curium ) long .
In habitat, Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic. Derivative of a photo byMartin Reith. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
brightness level : Consolea moniliformisthrives in full sun , but some tint during midday and afternoon can prevent erythema solare in hot mood . When spring up indoors , a window that take in sunlight for 6 hours a day works best .
Soil : This cactus requires a well - draining soil intermixture . you may use a commercial cactus potting mix orcreate your own .
Temperature : Consolea moniliformisis highly liberal of high temperaturesandprefers cooler temperatures in wintertime . It grows skillful inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with average minimum wintertime temperatures ranging from 25 ° F to 50 ° F ( -3.9 ° vitamin C to 10 ° nose candy ) .
In habitat, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic. Photo byYolanda M. Leon. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
lacrimation : From spring to shine , water moderately and get the ground dry out out completely before irrigate again . In most areas , rain will be enough for constituted plant . If pot , never let the container sit around in pee . During the wintertime , suspend thewatering .
Fertilizing : Consolea moniliformisdoes not need fertilizer when planted in the land . However , if grown in a container , it will profit from fertilize during the growing time of year . lend oneself a water - soluble fertilizer . Suspend feed during the winter when the plant goes inactive .
Repotting : Repot only when the cactus becomes potbound or is too with child and unstable in its container . Choose a slightly larger container with drainage fix at the bottom . The best time for repotting is later wintertime or other springtime .
Propagation : you could propagateConsolea moniliformisby stem segment or seed . The easiest method is using stem section , which yields firm results . Take fore segment in other summertime for best termination , and sow the cum in late spring .
Learn more atHow to raise and Care for Opuntia .
Consolea moniliformisis not toxic to humankind or favourite . However , it is best kept away from pets and youngster as its spines and glochid may make skin excitation .
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