Trichocereus Hybrid 'Salmon Spider' — Rare Blooming Echinopsis Cactus

There's nothing quite like the moment a 'Salmon Spider' opens its first flower. The blooms are enormous — large, funnel-shaped, and absolutely luminous — with petals that transition from a deep burnt orange-red at the edges to a glowing golden-yellow core. A dense cluster of yellow stamens crowns the center. It's the kind of flower that stops people in their tracks.

This well-rooted Echinopsis (Trichocereus) hybrid is approximately 3–4 inches tall and ready to grow. A collector's plant that rewards patience with spectacular annual blooms.

🌸 Bloom Highlights

• Large funnel-shaped blooms reaching 4–6" across
• Deep orange-red outer petals fading to luminous golden-yellow at the center
• Dense golden stamen cluster at the center
• Blooms late spring through summer (May–August)
• Established plants produce 5–15+ flowers per season
• Individual flowers last 1–2 days — each one a special event

🌱 Growth & Care

• Climbing habit with offsets over time
• Full sun to bright indirect light — 4–6 hours of direct morning sun ideal
• Water thoroughly every 2–3 weeks in spring/summer; reduce significantly in fall/winter
• Fast-draining cactus mix essential; add perlite or coarse sand if needed
• Hardy to ~20–25°F (−6 to −4°C); USDA zones 8b–11
• Cool, dry winter rest triggers prolific spring blooming

🌟 Why 'Salmon Spider' is Special

Named hybrids like 'Salmon Spider' are intentionally bred and selected for their unique color combinations — not mass-produced. Each plant is a genuine collector's piece. As it matures and offsets, you can share pups with fellow cactus lovers — a plant that keeps giving.

📦 Shipping

Ships bare-root (no soil) via USPS Priority Mail. Allow it to rest a few days before potting and hold off on watering for 1 week to let roots settle.