Stunning bright orange flowers are produced on tight clusters of dark green stems. Max Height 12cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Echinocereus salm-dyckianus
Stunning bright orange flowers are produced on tight clusters of dark green stems
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Echinocereus |
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Species | salm-dyckianus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | orange |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 12cm |
Family | Cactaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter, Water with tepid water, Mist regularly |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs, Slugs and snails |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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