Echinocereus reichenbachii ssp. pulchellus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Echinocereus reichenbachii ssp. pulchellus plant details
Echinocereus reichenbachii ssp. pulchellus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocereus reichenbachii ssp. pulchellus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, trough garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocereus reichenbachii ssp. pulchellus
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Echinocereus reichenbachii ssp. pulchellus plant
How to Grow Echinocereus reichenbachii ssp. pulchellus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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