Echinocereus stramineus
Also Known As
- Cereus stramineus
- Echinocereus enneacanthus var. stramineus
- Porcupine Hedgehog Cactus
- Spiny Strawberry Cactus
- Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus
- Strawberry Pitaya
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Echinocereus stramineus plant details
Echinocereus stramineus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocereus stramineus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, spiky, trough garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocereus stramineus
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Cactus Jungle
Gardening facts about Echinocereus stramineus plant
How to Grow Echinocereus stramineus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- magenta
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Cereus engelmannii, Cereus munzii, Echinocereus engelmannii var. acicularis, Echinocereus engelmannii var. chrysocentrus, Echinocereus engelmannii var. purpureus, Echinocereus engelmannii var. variegatus, Echinocereus munzii, Hedgehog Cactus, Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 3"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cereus pectinatus, Echinocactus pectinatus, Echinocactus pectiniferus, Echinocereus pectinatus var. coahuila, Echinocereus pectinatus var. saltilloenis, Coahuila Lace Cactus, Comb Hedgehog
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-14"
Width: 5"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cereus huitcholensis, Echinocereus acifer subsp. huitcholensis, Echinocereus huitcholensis, Echinocereus polyacanthus subsp. huitcholensis, Giant Claret Cup, Mojave Mound Cactus, Salmon Flowered Hedgehog
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 1"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
aka Cereus gonacanthus, Echinocereus paucispinus var. triglochidiatus, Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. gonacanthus, Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. inermis, Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. mojavensis, Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. paucispinus, Echinocereus triglochidiatus x, Claret-Cup Hedgehog, Claretcup Hedgehog, Crimson Hedgehog, Curve-Spined Claret Cup, King's Crown Cactus, Kingcup Cactus, Mojave Hedgehog, Mojave Kingcup Cactus, Mojave Mound Cactus, Mound Cactus, Mound Hedgehog Cactus, Spineless Hedgehog, Strawberry Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 15"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 8"
- sun
- low
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