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Cactus
By Valerie Cathey
Paramount Hybrids:
Crossing echinopsis varieties have achieved more desirable characteristics such as larger and more colorful flowers, more frequent blooms, and variations in the spines. Many cactus enthusiasts have collected Harry Johnson and Bob Schick hybrid echinopsis. Their popularity can be all consuming for some people.
'Barber Pole'
'Stars and Stripes'
Hybrid echinopsis cannot be reproduced true by seed. Seedling plants will be similar to the parent, but not an exact copy. Hybrid reproduction is from the offsets, or "pups", that grow along the side of the parent cactus, and they are clones. Some hybrids freely pup, and other produce sparingly, making them less available for the cactus enthusiasts.
Paramount heritage seed grown cactus are in bloom below.
Want to learn more about these cactus or purchase some of your own? Check out Chaparral Cactus and Succulents
located at
11180 Chapman Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79118
You can also find them on Facebook!
James' brother Roger and his wife Valerie own these greenhouses!
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