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Echinocereus viereckii var. morricalii
Also Known As
- Echinocereus morricalii
- Echinocereus morricallii
- Echinocereus viereckii subsp. morricalii
- Hedgehog Castus
- Spineless Hedgehog
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 10"-20"
- W: 20"-40"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Echinocereus viereckii var. morricalii plant details
Echinocereus viereckii var. morricalii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocereus viereckii var. morricalii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 20 IN - 40 IN - wide, 10 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocereus viereckii var. morricalii
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Echinocereus viereckii var. morricalii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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