Echinocereus lindsayi

	Echinocereus lindsayi (Syn: Echinocereus ferreirianus ssp. lindsayi )	CACTUS ART NURSERY Cultivation and Mail Sale of Cacti and Succulents.

Echinocereus ferreirianus ssp. Lindsayi was discovered in 1975 by George Lindsayi and is one of the most interesting species with the genus Echinocereus for its attractively spination.
Desription: Heavily spined cactus. Spines: Vary from the more common darker colors to brown. Flowers: Bright to dark magenta-pink with a throat from orange to red. Blooming season: May.

Cultivation: This plant from Baja California needs warmer winter temperatures, and can resist only occasional light frost, above -2C. It is sensitive to overwatering (rot prone) and needs good drainage. Fertilize with half-strength liquid fertilizer in summer. Keep absolutely dry in winter. Needs full sun; Propagation: Seeds or cutting (if available)

Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Scientific name: Echinocereus lindsayi Meyran 1975:

Publisced in: Meyran et al.,80-83. 8 May 1975 in H. Sanchez-Mejorada 2424 (MEXU)

Origin: From the mexican state of Baja California Norte.
TL: between Cataviña & Laguna Chapala.

Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 1.

Synonyms:

Echinocereus ferreirianus var. lindsayi
(Meyran) Taylor 1985b:46.
Echinocereus ferreirianus ssp. lindsayi
(Meyran) Taylor 1997:9

E. Lindsayi Cataviña

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