THE CACTUS FARM XXX | XXXXX | XXXXX 2015 Edition
Our STORY
Quick GUIDE
The Cactus Farm specialises in a wide range of plants. As the name suggests, the farm has a substantial influence of cacti boasting over 100 species of cacti, 70 unique and beautiful succulents and a surplus of uniquely selected native and tropical plants.
The guide below can be referenced to better familiarise you with your plant.
The farm is located in Tema, Accra, Ghana. It has been over 25 years in the making stemming from Nigeria, to Ghana, Arizona and back again to Ghana, which now serves as our lovely homebase. Our cacti consists of a wide collection of cacti cultivated and carefully selected from various desert regions through out the continents.
Cacti, as hardy as they may seem also need some love and attention but luckily not as much as other non-cacti or succulent species need.
1 - 2 cups 3 - 4 cups 4 - 8 cups lit indoors
Our carefully handpicked cacti are nursed to be able to thrive outside of dry arrid climates for which they naturally thrive. We are very passionate about the health of plants and utilise a soil base, free of fertilisers and pesticides to provide a nutritious and sutaining soil for long lasting plant life. Come and visit us and explore your inner green thumb.
indirect sunlight full sunlight growth expectancy bloom season
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The Barrel Cactus Ferrocactus cylindraceus The Barrel Cactus known for it’s perfectly round shape is found in the deserts of Southwestern North America.
April - May 20 - 65+cm
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Black-spined Agave Agave macroacantha A small to medium-sized Agave native to barren rocky ground in Mexixo, it forms dense clumps of nearly 2 feet tall by 5 feet wide composed of 10 to 16 inch wide rosettes.
Sept - Nov/Dec - May 25 - 40+cm individual clusters
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The Whale’s Tongue Agave Agave Ovatifolia A drought tolerant plant native to high elevations in Northern Mexico. Also coined “Frosty Blue” for it’s bluish hues, it yeilds 10 - 14 foot spikes with greenish-yellow flowers making it suitable for the outdoors.
April - May 20 - 65+cm
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The Whale’s Tongue Agave Agave Ovatifolia A drought tolerant plant native to high elevations in Northern Mexico. Also coined “Frosty Blue” for it’s bluish hues, it yeilds 10 - 14 foot spikes with greenish-yellow flowers making it suitable for the outdoors.
April - May 20 - 65+cm 10
Desert Spoon Dasylirion wheeleri A flowering plant native to arid environments of northern Mexico and the Sonoran desert regions of the US, this slow to moderate growing plant produces gender defining flowers, ie. white/yellow for males and pink/purple for female plants. It’s flower stalks can grow over 4m high
May , Jun , Jul 40 - 70+cm 12
Noa(Mexican)/Agave Victoria Agave Victoria Reginae Native to the arid lower elevations of Northern Mexico, the Agave victoria grows mainly in calcereous soils of desert environments. However, it can be cultivated successfully outside its native region.
once after about 10-15 years 20 - 65+cm
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The Barrel Cactus Ferrocactus cylindraceus The Barrel Cactus known for it’s perfectly round shape is found in the deserts of Southwestern North America.
April - May 20 - 65+cm 16
Smooth Leaf Agave Agave desmetiana A medium sized upright agave with wide leaves terminating in sharp reddish-brown spines produces pale yellow flowers of smooth agave amassed on an 8 to 10 feet tall flower stalk. Like most agaves, it is monocarpic meaning the rosette (plant) dies after blooming.
Once after about 8 years 20 - 65+cm 18
Noa(Mexican)/Agave Victoria Agave Victoria Reginae Native to the arid lower elevations of Northern Mexico, the Agave victoria grows mainly in calcereous soils of desert environments. However, it can be cultivated successfully outside its native region.
April - May 20 - 65+cm 20
The Barrel Cactus Ferrocactus cylindraceus The Barrel Cactus known for it’s perfectly round shape is found in the deserts of Southwestern North America.
April - May 20 - 65+cm 22
Noa(Mexican)/Agave Victoria Agave Victoria Reginae Native to the arid lower elevations of Northern Mexico, the Agave victoria grows mainly in calcereous soils of desert environments. However, it can be cultivated successfully outside its native region.
April - May 20 - 65+cm 24
Thread Leaf Agave Agave Filifera One of the smallest members of the agave family, the Thread Leaf agave can grow up to 24� wide. Occcassionally blooming through its 182+cm tall stalks.
May - Aug 20 - 60+cm
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The Barrel Cactus Ferrocactus cylindraceus The Barrel Cactus known for it’s perfectly round shape is found in the deserts of Southwestern North America.
April - May 20 - 65+cm 28
The Barrel Cactus Ferrocactus cylindraceus The Barrel Cactus known for it’s perfectly round shape is found in the deserts of Southwestern North America.
April - May 20 - 65+cm 30