Echinocactus horizonthalonius

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 Echinocactus horizonthalonius is a beautiful cactus species that occurs naturally in northwestern Mexico, northern Texas and in a small area in Arizona. This Echinocactus horizonthalonius matches the properties of plants from the site around the city of Tuxtepec in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

The Echinocactus horizonthalonius has a beautiful gray-green color and ultimately forms eight ribs. The spines have a brownish-yellow color and become thick and sturdy. The Echinocactus horizonthalonius grows into an impressive cactus of 20 cm in diameter. However, this cactus takes decades to grow. It is a very slow growing species. Especially in the first years. When the plants get older, a layer of wool also forms in the head of the plant.

The Echinocactus horizonthalonius will bloom in spring and early summer. To start flowering, she must be very happy with you or have had a cold winter during her rest period. The flowers of the Echinocactus horizonthalonius appear from the head of the cactus and have a pink color.

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