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Origin of Name

This is a famous hybrid between Akersia roseiflora and an hybrid of Echinopsis .

Technical Description of Plant

It's stems are covered with stiff golden spines and grows up to 1,5 m long x 2,5-5 cm in diameter.

The hybrid ''OTTO SCHULTZ'' is more robust and forms slender columns 5-7 cm in diameter also covered with short golden spines. It branches readily and each stems lasts for several years, growing increasingly woody, before it should be removed to encourage young growth. The flowers are a lovely lilac pink, and are some of the best hybrid cactus flowers. It blossoms freely in cultivation . The brilliant flowers don't close at night, and they last about 2-4 days. They come in flushes in late spring to early summer.

Origin of Plant

Cactus and succulent cultivars like what "Akersia cv. Otto Schultz" would imply are often the result of careful selection and breeding programs aimed at accentuating particular aesthetic or hardiness traits. These plants are typically propagated from cuttings, offsets, or tissue culture to ensure the offspring retain the desired characteristics of the parent plant.

Conservation Status

Cultivars do not usually have a conservation status since they are not wild species but rather the product of cultivation. The conservation focus for cultivated varieties is more on maintaining genetic diversity and preventing the loss of unique horticultural varieties.

Care Instructions

The care for a cactus or succulent cultivar generally includes providing a well-draining soil mix, ensuring ample but not excessive sunlight, and watering judiciously—allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Protection from frost is necessary for most cacti and succulents, with a preference for warmer temperatures during the growing season. Fertilization with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer can be done sparingly during the spring and summer months to support growth and flowering.