Scientific Name
Echinopsis 'Gräser's Schönste'
Synonym(s)
Trichocereus 'Gräser's Schönste', ×Trichopsis 'Gräser's Schönste'
Scientific Classification
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Trichocereeae
Genus: Echinopsis
Origin
This cactus is a hybrid created by Robert Gräser and has a complex parentage. It was named by Karl Eckert, and the name in German means "Gräsers's most beautiful".
Description
Echinopsis 'Gräser's Schönste' is a small, slow-growing cactus with upright, cylindrical, light green stems with low ribs lined with clusters of long stout spines.
The beautiful large flowers are funnel-shaped, salmon pink, and usually appear in late spring.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
If you can grow cacti and succulents successfully, you can likely grow the Echinopsis species without much trouble. Like many cacti, they prefer a drying period between waterings, even when slightly wilt. When you water, however, you should water deeply. The plant will noticeably plump up. The cactus mustn't be exposed to prolonged dampness and sitting water. Never let your cactus sit in a dish of water. Lastly, ensure fertilizer during the growing season for the best results.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a cactus, ensure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, removing any rotted or dead roots. Treat any cuts with a fungicide. Place the plant in its new pot and backfill it with potting soil, spreading the roots out as you repot. Leave the plant dry for a week or so, then begin to water lightly to reduce the risk of root rot.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Echinopsis.
Links
- Back to genus Echinopsis
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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