spiny-flowered echinopsis
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A spherical or cylindrical dull green stem up to 15cm thick with up to 20 ribs and clusters of long, strong spines. Trumpet-shaped pale purple, white or pink flowers are produced in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- spiny-flowered echinopsis (Echinopsis spiniflora)
- Genus
- Echinopsis
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of spiny-flowered echinopsis
Distribution map
Argentina
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of spiny-flowered echinopsis
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spiny-flowered echinopsis care guide
- Deep watering only after full dryness, keeping roots drier in cool weather
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering only after full dryness, keeping roots drier in cool weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery weak cactus fertilizer monthly during warm active growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or offsets
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added grit. Water moderately when in growth, sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser two or three times in the growing season
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Susceptible to mealybugs
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