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- Maintaining Echinopsis - Tips on Care
- How do you properly water Echinopsis?
- When is the cactus fertilized?
- Are you allowed to cut Echinopsis?
- When will Echinopsis be repotted?
- Which diseases and pests can occur?
- How do you maintain Echinopsis in winter?
- Tips
Only with proper care does the Echinopsis bloom
Maintaining Echinopsis - Tips on Care
Echinopsis is a cactus species that develops initially spherical and later elongated shoots. If you cultivate this cactus properly, from the third year you develop beautiful flowers, which can be larger than the cactus itself. What should you watch out for when taking care of Echinopsis?
How do you properly water Echinopsis?
In spring and summer, water Echinopsis abundantly, so that the root ball is well moistened. Waterlogging is essential to avoid. Always drain excess water immediately.
In autumn and winter the cactus only gets so much water that the root ball is still just a bit damp.
Like all cactus species, Echinopsis does not like calcareous water. If possible, pour rainwater.
When is the cactus fertilized?
If possible, fertilize the cactus only during the growth phase. A normal cactus fertilizer, given at fortnightly intervals, is sufficient.
Are you allowed to cut Echinopsis?
The Echinopsis develops numerous side shoots, which rob the cactus of the power for flowering. Therefore always cut off weak and dried shoots immediately. To propagate cut offspring in the spring.
When will Echinopsis be repotted?
The Echinopsis is replanted only when the previous pot is completely rooted. Fill a slightly larger planter with cactus soil and carefully insert the cactus. To protect against the spines, you should wrap the cactus body with a terry towel.
After repotting, do not fertilize the Echinopsis for several months.
Which diseases and pests can occur?
When waterlogged the roots rot. Spots on the shoots indicate fungal diseases.
Lubricants and mealybugs occur more frequently, especially when the humidity is very low.
How do you maintain Echinopsis in winter?
In winter, place the Echinopsis in a cool location at temperatures around ten degrees. Only when the cactus gets a winter rest, it will develop flowers. Make sure that the winter place is as bright as possible.
Tips
The propagation of Echinopsis occurs through side shoots, which you cut in the spring. The interfaces must dry for several days before inserting the Echinopsis offshoot into prepared culture pots.