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Echinocereus pectinatus
Also Known As
- Cereus pectinatus
- Echinocactus pectinatus
- Echinocactus pectiniferus
- Echinocereus pectinatus var. coahuila
- Echinocereus pectinatus var. saltilloenis
- Coahuila Lace Cactus
- Comb Hedgehog
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-14"
- W: 5"-15"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Echinocereus pectinatus plant details
Echinocereus pectinatus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - 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 pectinatus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 5 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 14 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocereus pectinatus
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Echinocereus pectinatus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 1"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
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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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