papacactus

Aztekium is a genus sought after by many collectors. They are rare plants with a very slow growth (a few millimeters per year). There are two known species (ritterii and hintonii)

The geographic distribution of the genus Aztekium is Mexico in the states of Nuevo Leon, their habitat are rocky shale slopes very difficult to access

IN CULTIVATION: They are usually grafted, only very rarely found on their own roots
On their own roots, their cultivation is most sensitive and requires careful handling, soil rich in minerals, watering measured, but steady during the warmer months, winter minimum temperature of + / - 7 degrees and a total drought are the conditions to succeed ........



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