Echinocereus pentalophus
3.00€
Art. 60014
Available: 17
Size:
Pot: 6,5 cm.
Family:
Cactaceae
Origin:
Mexico and USA
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Description:
This cactus was first found near Cameron County, Texas (USA), by the collector Steven Brack, who gave it the code SB860. This cylindrical cactus is made up of erect and narrow dark green stems, which branch at the base. It has tuberculous ribs, equipped with small and sparse round areoles, from which a few whitish, straight, short and star-shaped spines emerge. During spring, it blooms with funnel-shaped flowers of a magenta color.
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We need 2-3 business days to prepare your plants. As soon as we have shipped your order, you will receive an email with the data to track the shipment. Delivery times with express courier are 24/48 hours, for the islands - an extra day is expected.
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Plant care:
It likes an exposure to full sun in rather airy locations.
It is preferable to keep it at mild temperatures and never below 8 °C, for this reason it is recommended to shelter it during the winter period.
Water moderately but only when the soil is completely dry. It is enough to water the plant once a week in spring and summer and suspend watering completely in winter.
A medium porous substrate, consisting of soil mixed with sand, which makes it well draining. is an optimal solution.
They do not need frequent fertilization, it is sufficient to dilute the fertilizer with watering once a year.