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.

 

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.
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