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Echinocactus texensis
Also Known As
- Echinocactus lindheimeri
- Homalocephala texensis
- Candy Cactus
- Horse Crippler
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 7a-11
Echinocactus texensis plant details
Echinocactus texensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocactus texensis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae, rosaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocactus texensis
- USDA Zones: 7a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Echinocactus texensis plant
How to Grow Echinocactus texensis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
See other plant types of Echinocactus for your garden
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 Cereus rhodacanthus, Cleistocactus rhodacanthus, Denmoza erythrocephala, Denmoza rhodacantha var. diamantina, Denmoza rodacantha, Echinocactus erythrocephalus, Echinocactus rhodacanthus, Echinopsis ducis-paulii, Echinopsis rhodacantha, Furiolobivia ducis-paulii, Lobivia ducis-paulii, Lobivia ducis-paulii var. cristata, Pilocereus erythrocephalus, Pilocereus rhodacanthus, Pseudolobivia ducis-pauli, The Anagram Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Cactus bicolor, Echinocactus bicolor, Echinocactus bicolor var. bolaensis, Echinocactus bicolor var. pottsii, Echinocactus bicolor var. tricolor, Echinocactus bolaensis, Echinocactus bolaensis, Echinocactus bolansis, Echinocactus rhodophthalmus, Echinocactus schottii, Echinocactus schottii, Echinocactus wagnerianus, Ferocactus bicolor, Ferocactus bicolor var. bolaensis, Hamatocactus bicolor, Thelocactus bicolor ssp. bolaensis, Thelocactus bicolor var. bolaensis, Thelocactus bicolor var. commodus, Thelocactus bicolor var. pottsii, Thelocactus bicolor var. schottii, Thelocactus bicolor var. schottii, Thelocactus bicolor var. texensis, Thelocactus bicolor var. tricolor, Thelocactus bicolor var. wagnerianus, Thelocactus pottsii, Thelocactus schottii, Thelocactus schottii, Thelocactus wagnerianus, Wagnerianus bicolor var. schottii, Glory of Texas
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 8"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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