Did you know that a farmer's cactus only develops its magnificent flowers at night? Here you can read useful information about the spectacular flowering period of Echinopsis eyriesii. The most beautiful farm cactus hybrids boast these flower colors.
How long does a farm cactus bloom?
A farm cactus (Echinopsis eyriesii) blooms fromApril to September. The trumpet flowers, up to 25 cm long and 10 cm large, openat night and close the next morning. During the flowering period, this process repeats itself in spurts.
When does a farm cactus bloom?
A farm cactus (Echinopsis eyriesii) blooms fromApril to September. The decorative cactus displays its colorful flowers from late afternoon until the next morning.
In the course of the morning the farmer's cactus closes its flowers and opens them again in the late afternoon. An Echinopsis repeats this process over several days until the trumpet flower withers. This is no reason for disappointment, because there is already a young blossom in the floral starting blocks and is continuing the blossom festival. During the flowering period, this fascinating process can be admired again and againin spurts.
What does a flowering farm cactus look like?
The hallmark of a flowering farmer's cactus are impressive trumpet-shaped flowers. A trumpet flower grows up to25 cm longand reaches up to10 cm in diameter The striking inflorescence appears on the side of the thorny plant body or is perched on the cactus Great. Depending on the type and variety, the picturesque succulent from South America blooms in these colors:
- White, often tinged with pink: pure species Echinopsis eyriesii.
- Magenta red: 'aniline'.
- Peach pink: 'Fluffy Ruffles'.
- Lemon yellow, dark purple outside: 'Maas'.
- Light carmine red, yellow-orange central stripe: 'Rheinsalm'
- Pink with dark pink stripes: 'Martinella'
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Making farm cactus bloom: This is how it works
With four simple care measures you can get a lazy farmer's cactus to bloom: 1. A cool winter rest of around 10° Celsius (6° to 12° Celsius). 2. Water sparingly during wintering. 3. Do not fertilize from November to early March. 4. After clearing out, repot in fresh cactus soil and shower with soft, room temperature water.
