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
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| 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 |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
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
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| 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 |
