Cultivation and propagation: Echinocereus armatus is without problems and regularly shows its beautiful flowers if we provide an adequate winter rest period. It is sensitive to overwatering (rot prone), needs good drainage. Keep drier and cool in winter. Needs full sun; cold resistant hardy to -5° (-10°) C or less for short periods of time.
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