Overview
Frailea ritteriana is a plant with a small, globose habit in the genus Frailea, part of the Cactaceae family, with green foliage. Frailea ritteriana grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include ornamental plant and windowsill.
About
Frailea ritteriana is a small, globose cactus cultivar belonging to the genus Frailea in the Cactaceae family. It features green foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This plant prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK hardiness rating H3. Suitable as an ornamental plant, it can be grown on a windowsill and is of particular interest during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation is typically by seed.
About the genus
Frailea is a genus of globular to short cylindrical cacti native to South America.
Wikipedia contributors, "Frailea", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Frailea
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Frailea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Frailea ritteriana size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Small, globose
- Foliage
- Green
- Suggested uses
- Ornamental plant, windowsill
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Frailea ritteriana
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to spider mites
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to fungal diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Frailea ritteriana?
Frailea ritteriana prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Frailea ritteriana need?
Frailea ritteriana grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Frailea ritteriana hardy in the UK?
Frailea ritteriana has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Frailea ritteriana?
Seed.
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