Echinocereus reichenbachii v. minor

Echinocereus reichenbachii v. minorEchinocereus reichenbachii minor is a succulent plant, commonly known as Black lace cactus'. It belongs to the Cactaceae family and originates from Mexico. This winter dormant plant is a solitary and cylindrical shaped cactus that grows from 3. 0 to 11. 8 inches in height. Growth Rate The growth rate of Echinocereus reichenbachii minor is slow. Flowering The flowers bloom in pink to purple colors in a cylindrical shape from May to June. Water and

Echinocereus reichenbachii minor is a succulent plant, commonly known as ‘Black lace cactus'. It belongs to the Cactaceae family and originates from Mexico. This winter-dormant plant is a solitary and cylindrical-shaped cactus that grows from 3.0 to 11.8 inches in height.

Growth Rate

The growth rate of Echinocereus reichenbachii minor is slow.

Flowering

The flowers bloom in pink to purple colors in a cylindrical shape from May to June. 

Water and Feeding/Fertilizer

Excess water will damage the roots. So, water moderately.

Soil

It is best to choose a drainage hole pot for the cactus. This plant prefers well-drained cactus and succulent soil with some amount of mineral in it.

Hardiness

The hardiness of the Black lace cactus ​is 9b-11, with a frost tolerance of -7° C (19.4° F).

Light

These cacti need full sunlight to grow. Provide them at least 6 hours of sunlight. 

Propagation

The propagation process of the Black lace cactus can be done through offsets or seeds. 

The Echinocereus reichenbachii is a good choice for beginners. Perfect to grow in the garden or as a houseplant, the low-maintenance cactus plant lives for many years.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz