Echinocactus species
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 24"-36"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Echinocactus species plant details
Echinocactus species is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and variegated foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocactus species
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocactus species
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Gardening facts about Echinocactus species plant
How to Grow Echinocactus species
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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aka Golden Barrel Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
aka Meyerocactus horizonthalonius, Devil's Head Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 4"-8"
- sun
- low
- dry when dormant
aka Echinocactus xeranthemoides, Biznaga De Chilitos, Cottontop Barrel Cactus, Cottontop Cactus, Harem Cactus, Many-Headed Barrel Cactus, Woolly-Headed Barrel Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
aka Echinocactus lindheimeri, Homalocephala texensis, Candy Cactus, Horse Crippler
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 12"
- sun
- low
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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