Synonyms:

No synonyms are recorded for this species name.

Habitat:

Echinocereus pentalophus f. mostruosa is a nursery cultivar and thus doesn’t exist in nature.

Description:

Echinocereus pentalophus f. mostruosa is characterized by its sprawling clusters of slender green and pink stems, some as narrow as 5 millimeters. The presence of spines is minimal, usually confined to the stem’s lower section. It occasionally exhibits a mix of normal and monstrous growth patterns. This particular cultivar displays a diverse range of abnormal shapes.
Come mid-April to May, this variant boasts striking lilac-pink flowers with a prominent white throat that can almost obscure the plant itself. It graces its admirers with blossoms once more in late summer.

Cultivation:

Cultivating and Propagating Echinocereus pentalophus f. mostruosa is commonly done through grafting onto sturdier rootstocks, although it can also thrive on its own roots. Ensuring proper drainage and ventilation is crucial, as this variant is susceptible to root rot. Protection from frost and freezing temperatures is necessary. It’s best to provide partial shade during the scorching summer months. From March to October, regular watering is recommended. During the winter rest period, it benefits from cooler conditions (tolerating temperatures as low as -7°C for short durations). Without this period of cool reprieve, the plant may not produce many buds. In winter, stems may take on a purple hue and become somewhat limp, but they rejuvenate come early spring. Feeding may not be required, especially with fresh compost, but if the plant hasn’t been repotted recently, a summer feeding could be beneficial. Avoid feeding from September onwards, as this could lead to excessive growth, potentially detrimental during the darker, colder months.

Propagation:

Propagation of Echinocereus pentalophus f. mostruosa is typically achieved through vegetative means, such as grafting onto hardier rootstocks or using stem cuttings taken from mature plants. This method ensures the preservation of the unique characteristics of the parent plant.

Curiosity:

Monstrous forms derive from genetic mutation, that alter the capacity of the cell tissue to carry out the reproduction properly. In monstrous plants,new cells are produced in a disordered way, with outgrowths and protuberances, and, often, there is a lack of the proper concept of a plant “stem”.

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