{"product_id":"nasiona-kaktusa-winterianus-weberbauerocereus-winterianus","title":"Winterianus Cactus Seeds - Weberbauerocereus winterianus","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eWinterianus Cactus - Weberbauerocereus winterianus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eWeberbauerocereus winterianus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a columnar cactus from northern Peru that becomes woody with age, described in 1962 by Friedrich Ritter. In nature, it forms branched specimens reaching \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in height, with stems growing to around \u003cstrong\u003e2 m long\u003c\/strong\u003e while measuring only \u003cstrong\u003e5–8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter. The stems are covered with 20–30 low, blunt ribs, while dark areoles produce dense, golden-yellow spines that give the plant a warm, luminous appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and Development Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eYoung plants grow as single, slender columns and only begin to branch after several years - usually above approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 m in height\u003c\/strong\u003e in nature, but much lower or not at all in a pot. The growth rate is moderate: under good conditions, a stem grows by several to a dozen centimetres per year. Each areole produces \u003cstrong\u003e12–15 central spines\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1.5 cm long and \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 thinner radial spines\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the flowering zone of older stems, long, golden bristles up to \u003cstrong\u003e7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long appear, forming a distinctive, fluffy “collar”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering and Fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe flowers open at night and reach \u003cstrong\u003e7.5 cm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e; the flower tube is brownish-red to green, covered with dark wool, while the tepals are white or slightly pink. The fruits are barrel-shaped, up to \u003cstrong\u003e4 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter, initially green, later reddish and densely hairy. Only mature, tall specimens flower, so in amateur cultivation the spines remain the main ornamental feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and Natural Habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe species is endemic to Peru, where it occurs in the regions of \u003cstrong\u003eCajamarca\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAncash\u003c\/strong\u003e, on dry, rocky slopes of Andean valleys with a long dry season and intense sunlight. The genus name commemorates the botanist August Weberbauer, a researcher of the flora of the Peruvian Andes, while the species epithet honours Hildegard Winter, Ritter’s sister and the owner of a cactus nursery. On the IUCN Red List, the species is classified as Least Concern (LC).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe Winterianus Cactus needs a very bright, sunny position - only in full light do the spines develop their intense colour and the stems remain compact. The substrate must be mineral and well-drained: coarse sand, gravel or pumice with a small addition of compost, in a pot with drainage holes. During the growing season, water thoroughly, but only after the substrate has dried out completely; in winter, withhold water almost entirely. Fertilise sparingly, using a cactus fertiliser with a low nitrogen content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn Europe’s temperate climate, the species is grown in containers that can be placed outdoors in summer in a location protected from prolonged rainfall. Overwinter it in a bright, cool and dry room at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8–15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plant tolerates short-lived, dry frosts down to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e-6 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it can remain outdoors in the ground over winter only in USDA Zone 9 and warmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eWith its slender, densely spined columns with a golden sheen, Weberbauerocereus winterianus looks excellent as a specimen plant in a large pot, on a sunny terrace or in a collection of columnar cacti in a greenhouse. In regions with a Mediterranean climate, it can grow in rock gardens, where it eventually forms an impressive, multi-stemmed clump.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":54108265578824,"sku":"2724","price":6.3,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":54108265611592,"sku":"2725","price":48.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/Nasiona-Kaktusa-WinterianusWeberbauerocereus-Winterianus-3.webp?v=1790068422","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-kaktusa-winterianus-weberbauerocereus-winterianus","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}