Espostoa churinensis Holiday_Gifts attracting pollinators such as bees

attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies

With its clumps of upright stems adorned with tan flowers and thorns acting as nature's warning signpost

Even though the plant is a slow-growing cactus

but its spines can pose a physical hazard if chewed or touched

Espostoa churinensis Holiday_Gifts attracting pollinators such as beesCultivation and propagation: It is a summer growing and easy cactus to grow. It makes great potted specimens. Growth rate: Espostoa produces noticeable amounts of growth each year if kept well fed and watered throughout the warmest months, particularly if it has been acclimatized to accept full sun. Soils: It likes very porous standard cactus mix soil with little organic matter (peat, humus). Repotting: Repotting every 2 3 years. Needs lots and lots