Echinopsis Calochlora 7 cm pot
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Estimated to be delivered on 19/02/2022 – 22/02/2022
Estimated to be delivered on 19/02/2022 – 22/02/2022
About this Item
Echinopsis calochlora is a small, clump-forming, globular cactus native to Bolivia and Brazil, known for its dark green body, notched ribs, and needle-like, yellow-to-grey spines. It blooms at night with large, fragrant, white, funnel-shaped flowers, reaching 6–10 cm in height. It prefers bright light, fast-draining soil, and low water.
Key Characteristics and Description
- Body: Spherical to short, cylindrical stems, which are a deep, bright green.
- Ribs and Spines: Features 15-18 sharp-edged, notched ribs. Areoles are grey, bearing needle-like spines that can be yellow to brown, often darker at the base.
- Flowers: The cactus is known for producing large, white, nocturnal flowers that can last for only a day.
- Size: Generally grows to a height of 6–10 cm and a diameter of 7–9 cm.
- Habit: It forms clusters or clumps of stems over time.
Care and Cultivation
- Light: Thrives in bright, direct sunlight, but appreciates some protection from, or dappled light during, the intense afternoon sun.
- Watering: Requires moderate watering during the growing season (summer) but should be kept almost dry in winter.
- Soil: Requires well-drained, porous, and sandy soil to prevent root rot.
- Hardiness: Not frost-hardy; best grown in temperatures above 5°C.
- Propagation: Primarily propagated through offsets (pups) that form around the base of the mother plant.
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