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| Latin Name: | Echinocactus texenis |
| Common Name: | N/A |
| Cultivar: | N/A |
$ 25.00 AUD
+ Delivery
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Available in Bundles
This plant is also available in the following bundles.
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
