
Echinocereus reichenbachii v. minor
Echinocereus reichenbachii minor is a succulent plant, commonly known as ‘Black lace cactus'. It belongs to the Cactaceae family and originates from Mexico. This winter-dormant plant is a solitary and cylindrical-shaped cactus that grows from 3.0 to 11.8 inches in height. Growth Rate The growth rate of Echinocereus reichenbachii minor is slow. Flowering The flowers bloom in pink to purple colors in a cylindrical shape from May to June. Water and Feeding/Fertilizer Excess water will damage the roots. So, water moderately. Soil It is best to choose a drainage hole pot for the cactus. This plant prefers well-drained cactus and succulent soil with some amount of mineral in it. Hardiness The hardiness of the Black lace cactus is 9b-11, with a frost tolerance of -7° C (19.4° F). Light These cacti need full sunlight to grow. Provide them at least 6 hours of sunlight. Propagation The propagation process of the Black lace cactus can be done through offsets or seeds. The Echinocereus reichen