Lobivia or Echinopsis ancistrophora kratochviliana Size:4" Pot string of peas

string of peas

The flowers are typically small in size but add a lovely pop of color to the cactus

The name "Desert Spoon" comes from the spoon-shaped impressions left at the base of the plant’s leaves where they connect to the stem

Planet Desert has specialized  succulent  potting soil

Lobivia or Echinopsis ancistrophora kratochviliana Size:4" Pot string of peasIt is a good beginner cactus and easy to grow and flower. It is quite resistant and occasionally gets covered by bright showy blossoms also neglected in a dry windowsill. Requires good drainage and very porous potting mix. Need regular water in spring to fall but do not water again until dry. Also, it is a species that is dormant in the winter and require very little water (maybe even none) during the cold months. This is a cute prolific clumper