Echinocactus texensis in bloom

[jeffrey6115]

They're called Horse Cripplers but what a nice flower.

[pavel]

Neat flower on that one, Jeff!

[Brutal_Dreamer]

That is so cool. I have never seen one of these bloom.

Cheers,
BD

[Halloamey]

Gorgeous ! How do you care for your cacti Jeff ? What is the medium composition, fertilization and watering schedule??

[catttan]

Beautiful flower. I've had mine for 5 years and it hasn't bloomed yet. Come to think of it I've never seen one bloom over here. Thanks for sharing.

[jeffrey6115]

Gorgeous ! How do you care for your cacti Jeff ? What is the medium composition, fertilization and watering schedule??

For medium I use the Miracle Grow cactus mix with added pearlite, charcoal, and sand. I water starting in the spring through fall. I let them completely dry for the winter unless they look distressed. I fertilize at least every other week in the growing season. Give them as much sun as they will stand year round. Most of mine get 8+ hours full sun on my front porch all summer long and they winter on the south side of the greenhouse.

[Halloamey]

For medium I use the Miracle Grow cactus mix with added pearlite, charcoal, and sand. I water starting in the spring through fall. I let them completely dry for the winter unless they look distressed. I fertilize at least every other week in the growing season. Give them as much sun as they will stand year round. Most of mine get 8+ hours full sun on my front porch all summer long and they winter on the south side of the greenhouse.

Thanks for the info Jeff ! Mine have been sitting in sunlight upto 10 hours a day, but I have never seen them bloom, I will repot them and start with the fertilization schedule.

[Bikerdoc5968]

Jeff, do you know if they are self-pollinators? I wouldn't mind trying some seed....