Identification Required

[rdelarge]

Hello Experts,

I was wondering if someone could help me identifying the new family member.
I would like to know what kind of cactus is so I can determine how often to water it. If you have recommendations on this, they will be deeply appreciated.

Sincere Thanks,
Pedro Reta

[ElieEstephane]

Hello Experts,

I was wondering if someone could help me identifying the new family member.
I would like to know what kind of cactus is so I can determine how often to water it. If you have recommendations on this, they will be deeply appreciated.

Sincere Thanks,
Pedro Reta

This is a Stenocereus pruinosus. A bit slow to start with but it will kick in later. Avoid full harsh sun since it doesn't have many spines to shield it from the sun. Part sun is fine when young and water only when the soil is completely dry.

[rdelarge]

Hello Experts,

I was wondering if someone could help me identifying the new family member.
I would like to know what kind of cactus is so I can determine how often to water it. If you have recommendations on this, they will be deeply appreciated.

Sincere Thanks,
Pedro Reta

This is a Stenocereus pruinosus. A bit slow to start with but it will kick in later. Avoid full harsh sun since it doesn't have many spines to shield it from the sun. Part sun is fine when young and water only when the soil is completely dry.

Wooow, I don't know how to express my gratitude. It's exactly the information I was looking for.
You were so accurate, I'm looking at photos and it's the exact same plant! :O!!!!
Thank you so much!!!

[ElieEstephane]

Hello Experts,

I was wondering if someone could help me identifying the new family member.
I would like to know what kind of cactus is so I can determine how often to water it. If you have recommendations on this, they will be deeply appreciated.

Sincere Thanks,
Pedro Reta

This is a Stenocereus pruinosus. A bit slow to start with but it will kick in later. Avoid full harsh sun since it doesn't have many spines to shield it from the sun. Part sun is fine when young and water only when the soil is completely dry.

Wooow, I don't know how to express my gratitude. It's exactly the information I was looking for.
You were so accurate, I'm looking at photos and it's the exact same plant! :O!!!!
Thank you so much!!!

You are quite welcome. If you feel confident enough, you should change the soil to a mineral mix as the mix commercial cacti come in tends to stay wet for too long. Thats a recipe for disaster.

[rdelarge]

This is a Stenocereus pruinosus. A bit slow to start with but it will kick in later. Avoid full harsh sun since it doesn't have many spines to shield it from the sun. Part sun is fine when young and water only when the soil is completely dry.

Wooow, I don't know how to express my gratitude. It's exactly the information I was looking for.
You were so accurate, I'm looking at photos and it's the exact same plant! :O!!!!
Thank you so much!!!

You are quite welcome. If you feel confident enough, you should change the soil to a mineral mix as the mix commercial cacti come in tends to stay wet for too long. Thats a recipe for disaster.

Do you have an advise on how can I create a proper mineral mix for my cactus ?

[ElieEstephane]

Well the optimal mix is to use pumice and decomposed granite. However, any crushed rock (with the exception of limestone, dolomite and shells) will do. I found that adding 20-30% compost leads to good results.

[rdelarge]

Well the optimal mix is to use pumice and decomposed granite. However, any crushed rock (with the exception of limestone, dolomite and shells) will do. I found that adding 20-30% compost leads to good results.

Thank you so much!!!