Echinocereus Russanthus

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Echinocereus russanthus typically grows solitary or branches from the base. Its upright, cylindrical stems are 7.5 to 25 cm (3.0 to 9.8 in) long and 5 to 7.5 cm (2.0 to 3.0 in) in diameter, covered by thorns. The plant has 10 to 18 ribs that are distinctly tuberculated. It features 7 to 12 spreading central spines that are red, cream, or brownish, up to 3 cm (1.2 in) long, and 30 to 45 reddish to brownish radial spines, up to 1.8 cm (0.71 in) long.

Photographed in 7x7cm pot, plant will be sent bare root.

 

 

 

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Description

Echinocereus russanthus typically grows solitary or branches from the base. Its upright, cylindrical stems are 7.5 to 25 cm long and 5 to 7.5 cm in diameter, covered by thorns. The plant has 10 to 18 ribs that are distinctly tuberculated. It features 7 to 12 spreading central spines that are red, cream, or brownish, up to 3 cm  long, and 30 to 45 reddish to brownish radial spines, up to 1.8 cm long.

Care guide:

Soil: Well drained

Watering:  No water in winter. Weekly in spring/summer.

Sun exposure: Full sun, partial shade.