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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cylindrical plant with tight orangey spines; Pink flowers; Mexico, Texas.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    This particular Echinocereus pectinatus is sometimes listed as "var. coahuila" but the variety status is very poorly supported. More likely it's one part of a continuum of variation which makes up this species. Whatever the name, the plant itself, sans flowers, presents a powerful yet graceful appearance.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Echinocereus pectinatus plant

    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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    Echinocereus engelmannii

    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
    Photo of Echinocereus engelmannii foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Echinocereus polyacantha var. huitcholensis

    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
    Photo of Echinocereus polyacantha var. huitcholensis flower by Stan Shebs
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    Echinocereus triglochidiatus

    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
    Photo of Echinocereus triglochidiatus flower by Stan Shebs
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    Echinocereus longisetus

    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
    Photo of Echinocereus longisetus flower by Charlie Llewellin
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    Echinocereus nivosus

    aka Echinocereus albatus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3"-5"

    Width: 1"-5"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Echinocereus nivosus foliage by Kara Nursery
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