THE CACTUS FARM 2015 Edition Vol. 1
Our STORY 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 farm is located in Accra, Ghana. It has been over 30 years in the making stemming from Nigeria, to Ghana, Arizona and back again to Ghana, which now serves as our lovely home-base. Our collection consists of a wide variety of cacti carefully cultivated and selected from various desert regions through out the continents. Our delicately handpicked cacti are nursed to be able to thrive outside of dry arid climates for which they naturally thrive. We are very passionate about the health of plants and utilise an organic soil base to provide a nutritious and sustaining soil for long lasting plant life. Get in touch to explore your inner green thumb.
Quick GUIDE
Cacti, as hardy as they may seem also need some love and attention but luckily not as much as other noncacti or succulent species need. This guide below can be referenced to help familiarise yourself with your plant. 1x every 10 - 15 days 1x every 5 - 10 days 1x every 4 - 6 days Lit indoors Indirect/partial 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 Mexico, 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 yields 10 - 14 foot spikes with greenish-yellow flowers making it suitable for the outdoors.
April - May 20 - 65+cm
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Rebutia Rebutia Albiareolata A clustering globular (round) cactus native to regions in Bolivia and Argentina. Produces brilliant orange flowers in the summer months. Relatively rapidly growing, this rebutia is easy to cultivate in free-draining soils.
Summer months 10 - 15+cm
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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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Agave Baccarat Agave Montana This splendid cactus gets its name Baccarat from the crystal cut imprints on the back of its leaves. It’s not uncommon for a thriving plant to reach 48� in diameter.
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
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Rebutia Rebutia Rubriflora A sibling of the Albiareolata, also native to Bolivia, this rather small globular cactus makes for a great indoor plant requiring partial to full sun. It yields a range of yellow to bright red colours during mid spring seasons.
April - May 7 - 14+cm
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Madagascar Palm Pachypodium Lameria As its name suggests, this splendid plant gets its name from its palm-like structure and native region of Madagascar. It makes for a beautiful indoor plant however, you can expect clusters of white fragrant flowers during the summer months when kept outdoors or given direct sunlight.
April - May 20 - 65+cm 22
Thread Leaf Agave Agave Filifera One of the smallest members of the agave family, the Thread Leaf agave can grow up to 24� wide. Occasionally blooming through its 182+cm tall stalks.
May - Aug 20 - 60+cm
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The Barrel Cactus Gymnocalycium capillaense Another globular cacti species originating from South America, produces large wide delicate pinkwhite. Like most cacti, it is drought tolerant and has a lengthy bloom period
Apr - Sep 5-9+cm 26
Guinea-Fowl Aloe Aloe aristata A family of Asphodelaceae, this aloe is native to Southern parts of Africa. It is a stemless dense succulent with spotty dark green leaves that grow to about 7 to 10 cm long. Like most aloe, it has medicinal properties. It produces brilliant yellow to red flowers
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Some useful
GARDENING TIP • Get the right information and advice from gardening experts. • Be careful of advice from friends and neighbors! • Prepare the soil well and know type of plants you want in your garden (Compost is highly recommended) • Find out if the plants you want are indigenous to your area. • Start with a small patch and expand slowly • Find out climate conditions for your type of plants, select right plants depending on temperatures and climate in your area, e.g. sun loving plants in the sun and shade loving plants in the shade. • Purchase plants from reputable nurseries, where you can go back for expert advice should anything go wrong.
PS • Purchase quality gardening tools so that they last longer. • Provide the right type of nutrition for your plants. • Note plant diseases and seek expert advice should any disease occur. • Do not use too many chemicals as some fertilizers do more harm than good. • Embrace patience and possible failure, after all failure give you an opportunity to do better the next time around! • And lastly, easy does it, gardening is and can be a lot of fun, set your own pace and remember that it is not a race!
Happy gardening and lets dig in!!!!!!!!!! THE CACTUS FARM +233 542 368771
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