Echinocereus
These small cacti, usually do not exceed 20 cm, originate from Mexico and the West and Central America. Is tubular with fleshy stems, erect or creeping, that stand alone or branching from base. Have wonderful colored flowers with green stigma. There are cacti green, fluffy and others with dense spines. The scientific name is the Greek origin (echinus = hedgehog).
The echinokirefs wants light during the summer months, sunshine, too warm and airy place. The green articles may be located outside and. Winter needs rest in part bright, helium, but cool and dry.
Summer likes moderate watering:watering green items more than plush and thorny. In winter keep it dry. Do not pour fertilizer. The soil must be porous and contain clay and sand. The multiplication is made by offshoots and seeds.
Species
Echinocereus pectinately white to red flowers.
Echinocereus salmdyckianus with orange flowers.
Echinocereus pentalophus chlorate green, with flowers size 12 cm.
Echinocereu reichenbachii is tubular, with flowers size 12 cm, pink or red.
