Mexican Hat Cactus Nursery

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We started the Mexican Hat Cactus Nursery in 1968 . The nursery is located in Riverside, California. The climate in our area is warm, dry and conducive to the production of cacti and succulent plants. Each year we produce several thousand unique and unusual plants. The majority of these are propagated from our own stock plants and seed that we produce. . Collector specimens and one-of-a-kind plants similar to those shown here are regularly offered for sale. We excel at producing plants with vibrant, yet delicate flowers that must be seen to be truly appreciated. Plants with interesting textures, colors, and shapes are always available. The nursery is open by appointment only. If you would like to visit us contact us by phone at 951.687.9055 or by e-mail at Mexican Hat Cactus.

We do not accept credit cards. All transactions are by check or cash only.

We do not ship

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More cactus links:

cactus-mall.com

Cactus and Succulent Society of America

University of Riverside Extension website

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The Issue of Plant Size

One of the issues I continually run into is information regarding maximum plant size.

Echeveria hybrid “Mahogany rose”

This echeveria hybrid is an excellent example of plant response to different growing environments. This Dick Wright hybrid is often offered for sale in sizes from 4” to 8” in diameter. The information accompanying the plant will usually give the maximum size of the plant as 8 to 10 inches. That is the normal size of the plant but with a little TLC it will grow much larger. The plant pictured is approximately 22” in diameter if the smaller pups are not counted. The pups, and there are several on this plant, are each 8 to 10” in diameter.

The plant is growing in our soil mix and the container is what is referred to in the nursery business as a 5 gallon squat. That is the pot is shorter but wider than the normal 5 gallon nursery growing pot but still contains approximately 5 gallons of soil.  The flower stocks on this particular plant, before I cut them off, were nearly 3 feet long. When they get fully grown they have a tendency to become prostrate and break so before that happens I trim the flower stock off. As you can see the flower color is deep orange and the flower is approximately 3/8” wide and ½” inch high.

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The nursery will be closed Friday January 13 through Sunday January 15.

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