🌵 Trichocereus spec. / Echinopsis spec. "Scoop x TIG" - 19 x 4 cm

🌵 Trichocereus spec. / Echinopsis spec. "Scoop x TIG" - 19 x 4 cm (pos. 2)

You will receive the pictured cactus/cuttings (unrooted, minor blemishes possible)

HybridScoop x TIG

Origin

Echinopsis, a genus of the cactus family, originally comes from the high altitudes of South America. These fascinating cacti are particularly at home in countries such as Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil. The robust plants are adapted to harsh climatic conditions and thrive in dry, stony soil.

Worth knowing

Echinopsis cacti are known for their beautiful, large flowers, which often only bloom for one night. These magnificent flowers appear in a wide range of colors, from pure white to intense pink and bright yellow. The plants usually grow spherical or columnar and can reach impressive sizes. Did you know that some species of Echinopsis are also known as "sea urchin cactus"? This is due to their characteristic ribbed surface, which is reminiscent of a sea urchin.

Tips for rooting cacti

To root your Echinopsis successfully, you should follow a few steps:

1. Separating the offshootSeparate a healthy cutting from the mother cactus. Make sure the cutting is clean and dry. (If you have a mother plant)
2. Allow to dryLeave the cuttings to dry in a shady place for a few days until the cut surface is scarred.
3. PlantsPlace the dried cuttings in a special cactus substrate that is well-drained.
4. IrrigationWater sparingly until the first roots have formed. Too much moisture can lead to rotting.

Care of the plants

Caring for your Echinopsis is easy if you keep a few basic things in mind:

1. LocationPlace the plant in a bright, sunny spot. Direct sun is ideal, but avoid strong midday heat.
2. CastingWater moderately during the growing season (spring to fall). In winter the plant should be kept almost dry.
3. FertilizeFertilize the Echinopsis with a special cactus fertilizer about every four weeks during the growing season.
4. WinterizingPlace the plant in a cool but frost-free place in winter. Temperatures around 10°C are ideal.

With these tips, you will be able to enjoy your Echinopsis for a long time and enjoy its beautiful flowers!