Echinocereus desyacanthus v. rectispinus, also commonly known as Yellow-flowered pitaya, can reach up to the height of 0-20-(40) cm. Typically, the spines overlap, making the stem invisible. This plant has its origin in Mexico and belongs to the Cactaceae family.
Growth Rate
Echinocereus desyacanthus rectispinus plant has a fast growth rate.
Flowering
When this plant blooms in April-May, it creates stunning large salmon-pink to magenta-tint flowers on the outside petals and a greenish-yellow center.
Watering and Feeding
Between waterings, allow the soil to dry out. Water every two weeks from spring to fall, unless your cactus has received rain. Reduce watering during the winter season.
Soil
Avoid any hint of wet soil in the Yellow-flowered pitaya plants. Because their root systems are weak, they are particularly susceptible to root rot, which will eventually kill your plant.
Hardiness
Echinocereus desyacanthus rectispinus is not a cold-hardy plant. It has a frosttolerance of -10 C (14 F), or less for short periods, and belongs to the hardinesszone of 8b to 10b.
Light
These cacti require Full sun or light shade sun exposure.
Propagation
This variety of Echinocereus can be propagated by either offsets or seeds. Take an offset carefully by removing some roots while remaining others attached. Then after drying them out, plant in cactus potting soil in a bright, warm location.
Echinocereus desyacanthus rectispinus or Yellow-flowered pitaya is an adorable cactus plant. Its flowers are eye-catching.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
