Selenicereus setaceus (Pineapple Cactus) Cutting

Description

Selenicereus setaceus, known as Pineapple Cactus, is an epiphytic cactus with climbing stems.  Selenicereus setaceus is similar to Hylocereus, commonly known as Dragon Fruit.

Selenicereus setaceus are commonly called Pineapple cactus due to its sweet tropical tasting fruit. The fruit has pink skin and white flesh, it tends to be smaller in size compared to the Dragon Fruit species and or its hybrids.

 

• Botanical Synonym.

Hylocereus setaceus

 

• Specifications.

10-20cm Length
Rootless Cutting

 

Ideal Growing Conditions.

Selenicereus setaceus prefers a free draining soil in a sunny position but can tolerate partial shade. Is drought and frost tender. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rocky shores, and sandy shores.

Pruning: Selenicereus setaceus benefits from regular pruning to control its vigorous climbing growth and maintain a manageable shape. Remove any dead, damaged, weak, or overcrowded stems as needed throughout the year. Long stems can be trimmed back to encourage branching and improve airflow, particularly on mature plants growing on trellises or support structures.

Pests and Diseases: Selenicereus setaceus is generally a robust and relatively trouble-free cactus, but it can occasionally be affected by common sap-sucking pests such as mealybugs, scale insects, aphids, and spider mites. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap, Eco Oil or Neem Oil

Soil: You need a high quality potting mix, not a pre-bagged product such as you find at Bunnings etc, try a landscaping place. However, as I am not local to you I still can’t say if they have good quality or not. You are looking for well composted pine bark and large particles. This ensures air flow to the roots and good drainage.

We recommend Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day for a fertiliser, which can be found in our store, however any good quality slow release fertiliser will do. When time to re-pot, select a pot one size up ONLY and ensure it has many holes for good drainage.

Fertiliser: 

Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day Controlled Release Fertiliser

The Plant Runner Indoor Plant Food

 

 

Your cutting needs to be callused before being ready for planting.

Leave to dry for several days prior to planting. Cactus species are among the easiest plants to root at home. The process works any time of year, but cactus cuttings potted in late summer to early autumn root fastest.

Fill an adequately sized pot with a half half mixture of high quality potting mix and perlite. The potting mix should consist of well composted pine bark and large particles, this ensures air flow to the roots and good drainage. Do not water until roots have formed.

 

We cannot send plants to Western Australia & Tasmania due to restrictions.

 

We strongly recommended to select Express Post shipping for all plant orders to minimise the transit time.

 

 

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