How to tend a Echinocactus grusonii

Also known as: Echinocactus corynacanthus Scheidw., Echinocactus galeottii Scheidw., Echinocactus grusonii Hildm., Echinocereus grusonii (Hildm.) Von Zeisold, Echinocereus grusonii var. azureus Von Zeisold

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce watering in winter dormancy

Sunlight

Like sunshine, put in sunny places, shade properly under summer strong light

Soil

Peat and akadama mixed in 3:1 ratio

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring to autumn

Pruning

Remove dead and rotten part timely

About this plant

Origin
South America
Category
Cactaceae, Echinocactus
Size
Diameter ≥ 5 cm, height ≥ 3 cm
Blooming period
Succulent plants, sometimes flowers with a short period flowering time 2-3 days
Flower colors
Leaves become thorns, golden color, flower color light yellow, orange, pink
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