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ECHINOPSIS CV. 'TUFTY'

This stunning cacti should be grown in summer temperatures that are consistently 21C/70F or more to

keep growth active and to produce the stunning flowers produced during March/April time.

 

The Echinopsis is hardy to colder temperatures but needs to be kept indoors out of frost and freeezing conditions.

 

this plant is dought tolerant but also can survive a bit of damp, as a rule water when dry during the summer and not at all during the colder months of winter. 

 

The Echinnopsis cacti will produce its bloom at around 3 years of age and is a fast growing plant for cacti standards. This is a lovely plant to have on your sunny west/south west window and if cared for well, will repay you with great colourfull blooms.

 

Propagation of this plant is by seed germination and offsets produced once mature.

 

 

Key information:

Watering: Water when dry do not keep wet

Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade

Origin: South America

Propagation: Off shoots from mature plants and seeds

Temperature: Hardy to 50F, 70F-80F for best results.

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