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Consolea macracantha
- Family
- Cactaceae
How to use it
Alpargata can be used in landscaping for its drought-resistant qualities, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping. Its unique appearance adds visual interest to gardens, especially in arid regions where water conservation is essential.
Sources: Grangery
Gardening tip
When planting Alpargata, ensure it is placed in well-draining soil and positioned in a sunny spot to thrive. This cactus prefers dry conditions, so avoid overwatering to keep it healthy.
Sources: Grangery
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Consolea macracantha
- Slug
- consolea-macracantha
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Genus
- Consolea
- Species
- macracantha
- Wikidata QID
- Q1127466
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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