Echinocereus rigidissimussubsp.rubispinus’Albiflorus ' is usually sold asEchinocereus rigidissimusvar.albiflorus . In Europe , it is also sold asEchinocereus rigidissimussubsp.rubispinus’Karl Werner Beisel ' .
Echinocereus rigidissimussubsp.rubispinus’Albiflorus '
Echinocereus rigidissimussubsp.rubispinus
Private collection, Decs, Tolna County, Hungary. Photo by István Eisenberger. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Echinocereus rigidissimussubsp.rubispinusf.albiflorus , Echinocereus rigidissimusvar.albiflorus , Echinocereus rigidissimus subsp . rubispinus’Karl Werner Beisel '
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : PachycereeaeGenus : Echinocereus
The cultivar epithet " albiflorus(pronounced al - BIH - flor - us ) " means " white - bloom " and refers to the color of the flowers .
Private collection, Decs, Tolna County, Hungary. Photo by István Eisenberger. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
This cactus is aformofEchinocereus rigidissimussubsp.rubispinusselected for its blank efflorescence .
Echinocereus rigidissimussubsp.rubispinus’Albiflorus ' is a beautiful , smallcactuswith an erect , cylindrical theme nearly hidden by the closely coiffe , cream - colored to pinkish - white-livered spines . The stem has 15 to 26 ribs and growssolitaryinitially , then produces offsets , forming a small chunk with age . It can reach a height of 10 inches ( 25 centimetre ) and a diameter of 2.8 inches ( 7 curium ) . Each areole support 30 to 35 pectinately arranged radial spines insipid against the stem . The central vertebral column are absent .
The beautiful white flower are funnel - shaped and can reach up to 3.2 inches ( 8 cm ) in distance and 3.6 inch ( 9 cm ) in diameter . They appear near the top of the prow in late springtime and summer . The fruit are spiny , green or imperial - brown , with white mush and tiny pitch-black seeds . They are spherical and can acquire up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) in diameter .
Private collection, Torregrotta, Sicily, Italy. Photo by Tiziana Morabito. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
brightness level : This cactus needs bright ignitor to do its best . It can deal partial shade but thrives in full sun during the summertime . A sunny windowpane is a adept spot to growE. rigidissimussubsp.rubispinus’Albiflorus ' indoors . spread out the container a quarter twist every week or two to encourage balanced growth . If possible , get it outdoors from spring to descend .
Soil : honorable drainage is all-important for a healthy plant . E. rigidissimussubsp.rubispinus’Albiflorus ' does not like " besotted feet " and involve to be grown in well - drain soil . you’re able to utilise commercial-grade grunge mixes for cacti ormake your own mix .
Hardiness : From spring to flow , during its farm season , this cactus like fond temperatures , while in winter , it likes coolheaded temperatures . E. rigidissimussubsp.rubispinus’Albiflorus ' can withstand temperatures as low as 20 ° degree Fahrenheit ( -6.7 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9a to 11b , 20 ° F to 50 ° F ( -6.7 ° C to 10 ° blow ) .
Private collection, Torregrotta, Sicily, Italy. Photo by Tiziana Morabito. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
lacrimation : Water thoroughly from natural spring to fall , but allow the soil to dry out before watering again . With the arrival of fall , bit by bit subdue the lachrymation frequency . When this cactus is dormant in wintertime , give it just enough water to prevent shrinking .
Fertilizing : During its growing time of year , this cactus like unconstipated fertilizing . A balanced , water - soluble fertilizer , cut to 1/4 strength , can be added to each watering . A 10 - 10 - 10 fertilizer is ideal . Do notfertilizeduring the winter .
Repotting : WhileE. rigidissimussubsp.rubispinus’Albiflorus ' is young , repot each yr in former spring . Once it matures , repot when it is outgrow its container .
extension : This cactus is easy to propagate by branch . The best clip to get rid of runner is in spring and summertime .
get word more atHow to develop and Care for Echinocereus .
E. rigidissimussubsp.rubispinus’Albiflorus ' is non - toxic to humankind or animals .
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