This seller does not ship to Western Australia (WA), Tasmania (TAS), Northern Territory (NT).
| Latin Name: | Echinocactus texenis |
| Common Name: | N/A |
| Cultivar: | N/A |
$ 25.00 AUD
+ Delivery
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Up for individual sale are 5-year-old Echinocactus texensis (Horse Crippler) specimens grown from seed. There are 3 matching plants available, each currently housed in a 70mm square pot. The sale is for one of these plants.
These have been intentionally hard-grown with restricted root zones. This method has kept the green bodies compact, flat-topped, and low-slung, while forcing the plants to produce thick, dense, pinkish-grey spines typical of wild habitat specimens.
Cultivate in a gritty, high-mineral soil mix. Place in maximum full sun to preserve spine colour. Water only when completely dry. Keep 100% dry during winter.
Care Instructions
Follow these detailed care instructions to keep your Elkhorn Fern thriving:
Mounting
Elkhorn ferns are epiphytic, meaning they naturally grow attached to trees. For best results:
- Mount on wood, cork, or similar materials
- Use sphagnum moss around the roots
- Secure with fishing line or plant-safe wire until established
Watering
Proper watering is crucial:
- Soak the root ball and shield fronds thoroughly when the moss feels dry
- Allow excess water to drain completely
- Reduce watering in winter
- Mist shield fronds occasionally
Light & Positioning
Place your fern where it receives:
- Bright, indirect light
- Protection from direct sun, especially midday
- Good air circulation
Shipping Information
Plants will be shipped either bare-root or potted via Express Post the following Monday. I can combined shipping so please contact me if you purchase multiple items!
Local pick up is also available at Balwyn North, Victoria.
Sorry, no plant shipping to WA, NT, or TAS due to state biosecurity laws.
