Echinocereus lauiis a sensational , small , clump - forming cactus . It flower profusely , often raise many flowers even at a unseasoned age .
Echinocereus lauiG.Frank
family unit : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : PachycereeaeGenus : Echinocereus
In cultivation, Ripon, California, United States. Derivative of a photo byRon Parsons. Licensed underCC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
The specific epithet " laui " ( pronounced " pol - lee - uh - KAN - thus " ) observe its discoverer , Alfred Bernhard Lau ( 1928 - 2007 ) .
Echinocereus lauiis aboriginal toMexico . It arise in oak forests , on rock rock outcrop , and in grassland in eastern Sonora and westerly Chihuahua , within the Sierra Madre Occidental , at elevations ranging from 4,860 to 5,910 foot ( 1,480 to 1,800 m ) .
Echinocereus lauiis a low cactus with fleeceable , cylindric stems that typically have 14 to 16 depleted rib trace with impenetrable clusters of spines . Itoffsetsprofusely from the Qaeda , mold a endearing clump over time . The stems can grow up to 4 inches ( 10 atomic number 96 ) tall and reach a diam of 1.6 in ( 4 centimetre ) . Eachareolebears four crimson - browned central spines and 18 to 21 clean , bristle - corresponding radiate spines . The cardinal spines can grow 1.2 inches long , while the stellate spines can evaluate as much as 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) long .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
In the spring , Echinocereus lauiproduces beautiful funnel - mold flowers near the tips of the stems . The blossom vary in color from pink to violet and can progress to lengths of 2.4 inches ( 6 atomic number 96 ) and diameter of 2.8 inches ( 7 atomic number 96 ) . The fruits are spherical , brownish - green , and covered with wool and thin brown backbone . Inside , they contain whitepulpand black seeds .
Light Within : Although it can tolerate partial shadiness , Echinocereus lauithrives in full sun . If produce indoors , place it in a sunny window and circumvolve the pot a quarter turn every week or two to ensure balanced growth . If possible , move the plant outside from outpouring to fall .
Soil : full drain is essential for the health of this cactus , as it does not wish to have " wet feet . " Use well - draining commercial territory mix design for cacti ormake your own .
In habitat, Yécora, Sonora, Mexico. Derivative of a photo byEric Hough. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Hardiness : Echinocereus lauiprefers warmer temperatures during its growing time of year and cool temperature during wintertime when it is dormant . It grows unspoiled inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with average minimum wintertime temperature tramp from 25 ° F to 50 ° F ( - 3.9 ° C to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : Waterthoroughly from outpouring to fall , allow the stain to dry out out between waterings . bit by bit reduce the lacrimation frequence in the descent . When the plant life is dormant in wintertime , water it only enough to prevent it from reduce .
Fertilizing : For optimum growth , use water - soluble fertilizer thin out to 1/4 metier , ideally a balanced 10 - 10 - 10 rule . Do notfertilizein the wintertime .
In habitat, Casa Blanca, Sonora, Mexico. Derivative of a photo byJoseph Scheer. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
repot : When youthful , repotEchinocereus lauieach year in early spring . Once mature , repot it only when it outgrows its pot .
extension : This cactus can be propagated either by offsets or seeds . The best time to remove counterbalance is spring and summertime , while late spring and other summer are idealistic for sowing seeds .
Learn more atHow to Grow and manage for Echinocereus .
Echinocereus lauiis considered non - toxic to human being and animals .
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