How to grow and care for Echinocereus engelmannii
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Echinocereus engelmannii
Echinocereus engelmannii 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
20C° ~30C°
Every 14 days
Water
How to water Echinocereus engelmannii
How often should I water?
check Echinocereus engelmannii Every 14 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
look a little pale, wrinkled or shriveled.
Light & Location
How much light does a Echinocereus engelmannii need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Echinocereus engelmannii likes Bright indirect light, Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
20~30℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Echinocereus engelmannii at home, make sure the temperature is 20~30℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
20~40%
100
Echinocereus engelmannii prefers humidity about 20~40%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Echinocereus engelmannii is a member of Cactaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Echinocereus |
| Species | Echinocereus engelmannii |
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