Mexican Fence Post Cactus Propagation

You want a clean cut and avoid jagged edges or crushing the tissues of the cacti.

Mexican fence post cactus propagation.

The mexican fence post in my planter is doing the best. Like most cacti and succulents these plants propagate by cuttings. What may not be initially obvious is that 11 years ago i started this cactus from a 2 ft. Along these ridges run symmetrical rows of small white thorns that make the mexican fence post look striped from a distance.

Make sure the knife or blade you are using is cleaned and disinfected to prevent the spread of disease. This is one of the most difficult repotting that i have done so far as th. Marginatus does not grow. We have some of them in a narrow bed between the driveway and an east facing block wall.

Make sure as well to stand the cactus up in an empty container to let its. Last year i bought a 1 foot tall specimen and planted it in a large container. The mexican fence post cactus can grow very fast especially if you give it supplemental water. Sever a branch and replant in well drained soil.

Cuttings are planted where a fence is desired. Piece of one called a cutting given to me by a client from their large mexican fence post cactus. Photo by doug martin. Pruning shears are not ideal for making a clean cuts.

Since then it has added almost 3 feet to its height. The mexican fence post will eventually reach 20 feet tall and will remain as straight as it is in this photo. I think it s an exceptionally attractive cactus and i wish i had acquired a few more. Use a sharp knife or razor blade.

Watch me as i repot my mexican fence post pachycereus marginatus columnar cactus. Mexican fence post cactus fence post cactus central mexico pipe organ organ pipe cactus mexican organ pipe cactus organ pipe organo. The mexican fence post is one of the most attractive and cleanest looking cacti available. This mexican fence post cactus grows surprisingly fast and has new red spines.

Maintenance plant the mexican fencepost in well draining soil and full sun with reflected heat or partial shade. They soon take root and form an effective and attractive barrier. The mexican fence post is native to the states of hidalgo queretaro and guanajuato and is widely planted and naturalized throughout mexico. This cactus above is a mexican fence post pachycereus marinatus which has been happily growing in my front garden.

The mexican fence post also. Despite the harsh environment they do well even with sporadic water. Mexican fence post cactus makes a great plant for a small area because it is to linear.