Echinocereus genthyi (syn. Echinocereus scheeri)

Echinocereus genthyi (syn. Echinocereus scheeri) is a Mexican species cactus forming narrow, upright stems with smooth green ribs and fine, evenly spaced areoles. At this juvenile stage it remains compact, developing into a more substantial column as it matures.

Care

• Light: Bright light to full sun once acclimated
• Water: Water during the warmer months; allow the mix to dry between waterings
• Temperature: Warm growing season; keep dry and protect from frost in winter
• Media: Very free-draining cactus mix with a high mineral content
• Feeding: Light feeding during active growth

Key Characteristics

• Growth habit: Upright, columnar
• Ribs: Narrow, smooth ribs
• Spines: Short, fine spines from small areoles
• Flowers: Produced only on mature plants
• Plant size: Juvenile plant supplied in a small nursery pot