Notocactus Eugeniae Van Vliet: Care

• The cactus loves full sun. Position it where it can get a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Warm temperatures are ideal, and no frost at all is acceptable. Bring it in if it gets below 50°F (10°C).
• Plant it in a well-draining soil like a cactus mix with perlite or sand to avoid root rot.

• Notocactus Eugeniae Van Vliet Water sparingly. Let the soil dry out between waterings completely so that it will not be too wet.
• Cut back even further in winter because the plant is dormant.
• Fertilize with a cactus plant food once a month during growth (summer and spring) to promote good growth.

Potting and Repotting

• Pot with a drain hole so that water doesn’t accumulate.
• Repot every two or three years to replace the soil and give the roots space to grow.
• Handle with care not to damage the spines when repotting.
• Good companion gymnocalycium occultum

• Notocactus Eugeniae Van Vliet if properly maintained, can accommodate yellow summer or spring flowers.
• For flowering, give plenty of light and reduced watering in winter.
• Dead flowers should be removed to keep the plant healthy.

• Notocactus is free of pests most of the time but may be infested with spider mites or mealybugs.
• If infested with any pest, clean with soft-bristled brush or neem oil.
• Don’t overwater and root rot, biggest cacti problem.
• Grows in same weather aloe aculeata v crousiana

Why Grow Notocactus Eugeniae Van Vliet