The slow-growing cactus Echinopsis huascha has upright or creeping light green stems with 12 to 18 ribs and clusters of yellow to brownish spines. At the base, it splits into clumps. There are 1 to 3 central and 9 to 11 radial spines on each areole. The longer central spines can reach lengths of 2.4 inches (6 cm), but the radial spines can reach lengths of up to 0.6 inches (1.5 cm).
Flowers are odorless, diurnal, and come in a spectrum of colors from red to orange to yellow. They develop near the top of the stems from spring to early summer, are funnel-shape. These reasonably quick-growing plants are utilized in rockeries, cactus and succulent gardens, as well as potted arrangements for terraces, balconies, and well-lit interior spaces.
Care Guide
Light and Temperature
Echinopsis huascha requires a hot, dry environment with full sun exposure. It is preferable to avoid experiencing temperatures below 3 oC (37.4 oF) in the winter.
Soil
A commercial cactus substrate with 20% siliceous coarse sand may be used as the soil, or it may be a combination of 25% black peat, 25% blond peat, 25% heather soil, and 25% siliceous coarse sand.
Water
In the spring and summer, water frequently while always waiting for the soil to be entirely dry. Reduce watering beginning in the autumn, and don’t water throughout the winter.
Fertilizer
To encourage flowering in cactus, fertilize them with mineral fertilizers in the spring.
Pruning
Pruning is not necessary.
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