Echinocereus ferreirianus
Echinocereus ferreirianus is endemic to Baja California Mexico.
Grows on rocky mountains, low hills, slopes, and cliffs. It has been reported from shrub desert in pumice slopes, lava fields and in stony-loamy granite. The only threat is illegal collecting,
Echinocereus ferreirianus has stems 30-40 cm high and about 8 cm in diameter, and almost always 4 central spines.
Cultivation and Propagation: This plant from Baja California needs warmer winter temperatures, and can resist only occasional light frost, above -2C. It is sensitive to overwatering (rot prone) and needs good drainage. Fertilize with half-strength liquid fertilizer in summer. Keep absolutely dry in winter. Needs full sun;
Propagation: Seeds or cutting
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinocereus ferreirianus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Magenta (pinkpurple) |
| Genus | Echinocereus |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 2° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to light shade |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Echinocereus ferreirianus
Echinocereus ferreirianus is endemic to Baja California Mexico.
Grows on rocky mountains, low hills, slopes, and cliffs. It has been reported from shrub desert in pumice slopes, lava fields and in stony-loamy granite. The only threat is illegal collecting,
Echinocereus ferreirianus has stems 30-40 cm high and about 8 cm in diameter, and almost always 4 central spines.
Cultivation and Propagation: This plant from Baja California needs warmer winter temperatures, and can resist only occasional light frost, above -2C. It is sensitive to overwatering (rot prone) and needs good drainage. Fertilize with half-strength liquid fertilizer in summer. Keep absolutely dry in winter. Needs full sun;
Propagation: Seeds or cutting
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinocereus ferreirianus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Magenta (pinkpurple) |
| Genus | Echinocereus |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b11 |
| Mature Size | Under 6 in. (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 2° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to light shade |
