Echinocereus scheeri subs. gentryi

Water:

April-September: 1 x every 2 weeks*

October-March: 1x per month *

*This is only for a sunny location

Light: sunny

Nutrition: 1x per month (May-September)

The Echinocereus scheeri subs. gentryi is a beautiful cactus species that produces beautiful flowers in the spring. The cactus occurs naturally in the Mexican state of Sonora. The Echinocereus scheeri subs grows here. gentryi often hanging over rocks and stones.

The Echinocereus scheeri subs. gentryi has beautiful elongated dark green stems. Many small light-colored thorns grow along the side of the stem. The stems can eventually grow up to 60 cm long. First they grow upwards and later they hang down. This Echinocereus often branches from the base and side of the cactus. This way this cactus grows into a beautiful full plant.

The Echinocereus scheeri subs. gentryi occurs in spring and summer. The Echinocereus scheeri subs. gentryi blooms quite easily. If you cannot get the plant to bloom, it can help to let it overwinter in a dry, light and cool place between 2-5 degrees. The flowers of the Echinocereus scheeri subs. gentryi are really beautiful. They grow from the side of the plant. First you will see a small fluffy ball. This grows into a beautiful purple-pink flower of up to 15 cm. The calyx of the flower has a soft orange color with a green pistil.

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