Echinopsis carterpillar crest
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout . The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
Cultivation and propagation: It is a summer grower species that offers no cultivation difficulties, but it is very slow growing. Water regularly in summer (but do not overwater) keep rather dry in winter. Feed with a high potassium fertilizer in summer. It is quite cold tolerant if kept dry (hardy to -5° C). Need a bright exposure, full sun or half shade in summer.
Flowers: Large, bright magenta.
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Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | Spring to summer. |
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Common Name | Echinopsis cv. Magenta caterpillar |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower | Bright magenta |
Frost Tolerance | -5° C |
Growth Rate | Slow growth |
Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11b |
Height | 0-12 in. |
Origin | Garden origin |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Echinopsis carterpillar crest |
Shape | - |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |