Flowers: Magenta-pink.
Cultivation and propagation: It is without problems, easy to grow, very attractive and regularly shows its beautiful flowers, if provided with an adequate winter rest period.
Moisture: It is sensitive to over-watering (rot prone) and needs good drainage. In the winter keep it cool, and in absolutely dry conditions. In summer keep it well watered when it's hot.
Exposure: Needs full sun. To achieve the best spine density, give these plants lots of sun.
Hardiness: Very cold resistant above -12°C or less for short periods of time. In the summer they need an airy location in bright sun; In mild climate they grow well when planted freely outside in well-drained soil.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | - |
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Common Name | Hedgehog cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower | Magenta-pink |
Frost Tolerance | -12° C |
Growth Rate | - |
Hardiness Zone | 9b-11 |
Height | 4–5 meters |
Origin | Mexico |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Echinocereus adustus |
Shape | Cylindrical |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |