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.

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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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Your call is very important to us ... really!

If you call and get the answering machine, please speak clearly and repeat your phone number so we can return your call.

Cactus Moth alert

I was visited a couple of days ago from a Carol Kreger from APHIS/USDA. She brought me information on an insect, Cactoblastis cactorum, Cactus Moth, that could seriously impact cactus collectors and growers in the western United States.

Here is a link will take you to the informtion that she brought me regarding the identification of this insect Identification Card. According to the last sighting, it is still east of Texas but is moving in our direction. The larvae is most distinctive and therefore the easiest stage in this insect's life cycle to identify. Please take a look at the information and if you sight this potential pest let someone know where and when you saw this creature. In this day of digital/cell phone cameras a picture would help. Feel free to contact me here at www.mexicanhatcactus.com or Carol.M.Kreger@aphis.usda.gov.

Remember your vigilance could help the entire cactus and succulent community.

Harvey
MHC

Image: Sue Ellis, USDA, APHIS,PPQ

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.