dead man's fingers succulent Puna clavarioides (Maihueniopsis clavarioides) – Planet Desert

dead man's fingers succulent Puna clavarioides (Maihueniopsis clavarioides) – Planet DesertThis cacti is also commonly known as Dead man's fingers or Mushroom opuntia and looks like a small creeping cactus. The stems are short and display grey to brownish coloring. A plant can display a typical form of conical segments or monstrous with fan shaped or branching finger like stems. It is possible for it to grow and have all forms in one single plant. Cultivation and Propagation: This mountain cactus because of the elongated fat taproot needs

This cacti is also commonly known as Dead man's fingers or Mushroom opuntia and looks like a small creeping cactus. The stems are short and display grey to brownish coloring. A plant can display a typical form of conical segments or monstrous with fan shaped or branching finger like stems. It is possible for it to grow and have all forms in one single plant.
Cultivation and Propagation: This mountain cactus - because of the elongated fat taproot - needs deep pots and a well drained mineral potting mix. Need a sufficient amount of air. They are susceptible to overwatering, but need enough water during vegetation and require a dry winter rest.
Frost Tolerance: They tolerate light frost -5 (-10) °C. Need to be kept in a cool place during winter rest this is important for the flowers as well as for their health. Without this cool winter period they normally wont get many buds.
Sun Exposure: Need a good amount of sun.


Origin: Argentina
Hardiness: -5°C to 23°F
Sun exposure: Full sun (good air ventilation)
Watering needs: moderate (root rot prone) dry in winter

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz