This cactus has light brown spikes and radial spines. When it blooms, it forms gorgeous bright magenta flowers with yellow in the middle. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in the northern part of Mexico and the southern united states.
Recommended temperature zone: Sunset: 9b-11, USDA: 8b-11
Frost tolerance: Hardy to 10°F (-12°C)
Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: USA (southern Texas), Mexico (Nuevo León, Tamaulipas)
Watering needs: Little water, needs porous well drained soil.
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Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Early May Late June |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinocereus reichenbachii |
| Common Name | Lace hedgehog cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Color | Purple, Rose Pink |
| Genus | Echinocereus |
| Growth Habit | Cylindrical |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10 |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 11.8 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 11.8 in. tall, 3.9 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Propagation | By seeds, cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Easy to grow |
| Toxicity | Mild toxic to humans |
| Toxicity | Mild toxic to humans, pets(Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
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United StatesBeautiful little guy
Another great experience with planet desert. Fast shipping and always healthy plants. Thanks again for helping grow my collection. LaShane
United StatesHappy and healthy
I was really surprised by the good size of the plant—I’m more confident it’s off to a better start.
United StatesGreat little plant
Healthy & attractive
United StatesFine
Also fineeeeeeeeeeeeeee
United StatesCactus
Can’t say yet it’s only been couple weeks. Looks nice
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This cactus has light brown spikes and radial spines. When it blooms, it forms gorgeous bright magenta flowers with yellow in the middle. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in the northern part of Mexico and the southern united states.
Recommended temperature zone: Sunset: 9b-11, USDA: 8b-11
Frost tolerance: Hardy to 10°F (-12°C)
Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: USA (southern Texas), Mexico (Nuevo León, Tamaulipas)
Watering needs: Little water, needs porous well drained soil.
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Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Early May Late June |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinocereus reichenbachii |
| Common Name | Lace hedgehog cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Color | Purple, Rose Pink |
| Genus | Echinocereus |
| Growth Habit | Cylindrical |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10 |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 11.8 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 11.8 in. tall, 3.9 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Propagation | By seeds, cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | cactus potting soil |
| Special Features | Easy to grow |
| Toxicity | Mild toxic to humans |
| Toxicity | Mild toxic to humans, pets(Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesBeautiful little guy
Another great experience with planet desert. Fast shipping and always healthy plants. Thanks again for helping grow my collection. LaShane
United StatesHappy and healthy
I was really surprised by the good size of the plant—I’m more confident it’s off to a better start.
United StatesGreat little plant
Healthy & attractive
United StatesFine
Also fineeeeeeeeeeeeeee
United StatesCactus
Can’t say yet it’s only been couple weeks. Looks nice