Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Setiechinopsis mirabilis

Setiechinopsis mirabilis is a very small cactus (usually) solitary. The plants are easily grown from seed and providing good cultural conditions they may begin to flower in their second year. The species grows on the edges of Salinas and in monte shrublands, often under shrubs in flat prairies up to the base of mountains.

Flowering
This cactus bloom lasts for only one night, but a number are produced in succession.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Water regularly from march to October, rot prone in winter, needs good drainage

Hardiness
This variety needs to be kept in a cool place during winter rest (can briefly tolerate temp. as low as -4°C)

Light
Indicated for full sun or half shade exposure

Propagation
They grow trivially easily from their freely produced seed and will bloom their second year. It is self-fertile, hundreds of seeds are produced in every dry fruit whether it has been pollinated or not.

Bloom Season Summer
Botanical Name Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Common Name Flower of prayer, Echinopsis mirabilis
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color White
Genus Setiechinopsis
Growth Habit Solitary
Growth Rate Moderate
Hardiness Zone 10 11 (USDA)
Mature Size Up to 6 in. tall, 1 in. wide
Native Area Argentina
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By offsets
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type cactus potting soil
Special Features Easy to maintain
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Safe for humans, safe for pets
Watering Needs Low
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Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Summer
Botanical Name Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Common Name Flower of prayer, Echinopsis mirabilis
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color White
Genus Setiechinopsis
Growth Habit Solitary
Growth Rate Moderate
Hardiness Zone 10 11 (USDA)
Mature Size Up to 6 in. tall, 1 in. wide
Native Area Argentina
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By offsets
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type cactus potting soil
Special Features Easy to maintain
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Safe for humans, safe for pets
Watering Needs Low

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Setiechinopsis mirabilis

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Setiechinopsis mirabilis is a very small cactus (usually) solitary. The plants are easily grown from seed and providing good cultural conditions they may begin to flower in their second year. The species grows on the edges of Salinas and in monte shrublands, often under shrubs in flat prairies up to the base of mountains.

Flowering
This cactus bloom lasts for only one night, but a number are produced in succession.

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Water regularly from march to October, rot prone in winter, needs good drainage

Hardiness
This variety needs to be kept in a cool place during winter rest (can briefly tolerate temp. as low as -4°C)

Light
Indicated for full sun or half shade exposure

Propagation
They grow trivially easily from their freely produced seed and will bloom their second year. It is self-fertile, hundreds of seeds are produced in every dry fruit whether it has been pollinated or not.

Bloom Season Summer
Botanical Name Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Common Name Flower of prayer, Echinopsis mirabilis
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color White
Genus Setiechinopsis
Growth Habit Solitary
Growth Rate Moderate
Hardiness Zone 10 11 (USDA)
Mature Size Up to 6 in. tall, 1 in. wide
Native Area Argentina
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By offsets
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type cactus potting soil
Special Features Easy to maintain
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Safe for humans, safe for pets
Watering Needs Low

Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Summer
Botanical Name Setiechinopsis mirabilis
Common Name Flower of prayer, Echinopsis mirabilis
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color White
Genus Setiechinopsis
Growth Habit Solitary
Growth Rate Moderate
Hardiness Zone 10 11 (USDA)
Mature Size Up to 6 in. tall, 1 in. wide
Native Area Argentina
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By offsets
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type cactus potting soil
Special Features Easy to maintain
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Safe for humans, safe for pets
Watering Needs Low

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