Echinocereus reichenbachii minor is a succulent plant, commonly known as ‘Black lace cactus'. It belongs to the Cactaceae family and originates from Mexico. This winter-dormant plant is a solitary and cylindrical-shaped cactus that grows from 3.0 to 11.8 inches in height.
Growth Rate
The growth rate of Echinocereus reichenbachii minor is slow.
Flowering
The flowers bloom in pink to purple colors in a cylindrical shape from May to June.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Excess water will damage the roots. So, water moderately.
Soil
It is best to choose a drainage hole pot for the cactus. This plant prefers well-drained cactus and succulent soil with some amount of mineral in it.
Hardiness
The hardiness of the Black lace cactus is 9b-11, with a frost tolerance of -7° C (19.4° F).
Light
These cacti need full sunlight to grow. Provide them at least 6 hours of sunlight.
Propagation
The propagation process of the Black lace cactus can be done through offsets or seeds.
The Echinocereus reichenbachii is a good choice for beginners. Perfect to grow in the garden or as a houseplant, the low-maintenance cactus plant lives for many years.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Mid Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinocereus reichenbachii minor |
| Common Name | Black lace cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink purple |
| Genus | Echinocereus |
| Growth Habit | Cylindrical |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 3 11.8 in. tall, 1.6 3.9 in. wide |
| Native Area | Northern Mexico, Southern United States |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds, cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Echinocereus reichenbachii minor is a succulent plant, commonly known as ‘Black lace cactus'. It belongs to the Cactaceae family and originates from Mexico. This winter-dormant plant is a solitary and cylindrical-shaped cactus that grows from 3.0 to 11.8 inches in height.
Growth Rate
The growth rate of Echinocereus reichenbachii minor is slow.
Flowering
The flowers bloom in pink to purple colors in a cylindrical shape from May to June.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Excess water will damage the roots. So, water moderately.
Soil
It is best to choose a drainage hole pot for the cactus. This plant prefers well-drained cactus and succulent soil with some amount of mineral in it.
Hardiness
The hardiness of the Black lace cactus is 9b-11, with a frost tolerance of -7° C (19.4° F).
Light
These cacti need full sunlight to grow. Provide them at least 6 hours of sunlight.
Propagation
The propagation process of the Black lace cactus can be done through offsets or seeds.
The Echinocereus reichenbachii is a good choice for beginners. Perfect to grow in the garden or as a houseplant, the low-maintenance cactus plant lives for many years.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Mid Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinocereus reichenbachii minor |
| Common Name | Black lace cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink purple |
| Genus | Echinocereus |
| Growth Habit | Cylindrical |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 3 11.8 in. tall, 1.6 3.9 in. wide |
| Native Area | Northern Mexico, Southern United States |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds, cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
