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Echinocereus engelmannii
Also Known As
- 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
size
- H: 4"-12"
- W: 3"-24"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Echinocereus engelmannii plant details
Echinocereus engelmannii is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocereus engelmannii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in summer
- Uses: clumping, container plant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocereus engelmannii
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Echinocereus engelmannii plant
How to Grow Echinocereus engelmannii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Echinocereus for your garden
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
aka Cephalocereus delaetii, Echinocereus delaetii, Echinocereus longisetus ssp. delaetii, Echinocereus longisetus var. delaetii, Echinocereus nivosus longisetus, Viejitos
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 8"
- sun
- low
aka Echinocereus albatus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 1"-5"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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