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Echinopsis Ancistrophora
$9.00
Description
Winston Approved. Inspected personally by Winston, our Chief Exploration Companion — non-toxic to cats and dogs. See everything he's cleared →
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"Do not let the modest little body fool you. The Echinopsis spends most of the year as an unassuming green orb, then opens a flower so large and luminous it seems faintly unfair to the rest of the windowsill." — Mr. Phileas Plant
The Plant
Echinopsis ancistrophora is a compact, globe-shaped cactus from the highlands of Argentina and Bolivia, set with neat ribs and tufted, woolly areoles. The species name references its hooked central spines. Its claim to fame is the bloom: an oversized, often fragrant flower that can rival the whole plant in size.
Wonderfully easy. The secret to those flowers is a cool, dry winter rest — keep it bright, withhold water through the dormant months, and it will reward you spectacularly come spring.
Care at a Glance
☀️ Light: Bright direct light — as much as you can give it.
💧 Water: Thoroughly in summer, then dry out completely; keep nearly bone-dry in winter.
🌡️ Humidity: Low; ordinary room air is ideal.
🪴 Soil: Gritty, fast-draining cactus mix.
📏 Growth: Slow; stays compact, may offset into a cluster.
⚠️ Toxicity: Non-toxic to cats and dogs — but it is a spined cactus, so give it a shelf where curious paws and small hands won't meet it.
What You'll Receive
A healthy, established Echinopsis ancistrophora in a 2.5" nursery pot, grown in a gritty, fast-draining cactus mix. Carefully packaged with weather-appropriate protection — heat pack included when temperatures require it.
🌿 Grown in-house, in small batches.
Propagated and rooted at The Plantry — when this batch is gone, it's gone.
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