Mexican Fence Post Cactus Propagation

Sever a branch and replant in well drained soil.

Mexican fence post cactus propagation.

This is one of the most difficult repotting that i have done so far as th. Mexican fence post cactus makes a great plant for a small area because it is to linear. Photo by doug martin. They soon take root and form an effective and attractive barrier.

The mexican fence post will eventually reach 20 feet tall and will remain as straight as it is in this photo. The mexican fence post in my planter is doing the best. Make sure the knife or blade you are using is cleaned and disinfected to prevent the spread of disease. Mexican fence post cactus fence post cactus central mexico pipe organ organ pipe cactus mexican organ pipe cactus organ pipe organo.

The tall stems branch out from the cactus base to form a fence like cluster of tall cylindrical posts usually with 5 or 6 pronounced ridges. Use a sharp knife or razor blade. Pruning shears are not ideal for making a clean cuts. Maintenance plant the mexican fencepost in well draining soil and full sun with reflected heat or partial shade.

Cuttings are planted where a fence is desired. The mexican fence post is native to the states of hidalgo queretaro and guanajuato and is widely planted and naturalized throughout mexico. Make sure as well to stand the cactus up in an empty container to let its. I think it s an exceptionally attractive cactus and i wish i had acquired a few more.

The mexican fence post is one of the most attractive and cleanest looking cacti available. Marginatus does not grow. Despite the harsh environment they do well even with sporadic water. Piece of one called a cutting given to me by a client from their large mexican fence post cactus.

You want a clean cut and avoid jagged edges or crushing the tissues of the cacti. Watch me as i repot my mexican fence post pachycereus marginatus columnar cactus. Last year i bought a 1 foot tall specimen and planted it in a large container. This mexican fence post cactus grows surprisingly fast and has new red spines.

Since then it has added almost 3 feet to its height. This cactus above is a mexican fence post pachycereus marinatus which has been happily growing in my front garden. What may not be initially obvious is that 11 years ago i started this cactus from a 2 ft. We have some of them in a narrow bed between the driveway and an east facing block wall.

The mexican fence post also. Propagating from cactus pads. The mexican fence post cactus can grow very fast especially if you give it supplemental water.