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Echinocereus polyacantha var. huitcholensis

Also Known As

  • 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

size

  • H: 2"-6"
  • W: 1"-8"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

Echinocereus polyacantha var. huitcholensis plant details

Echinocereus polyacantha var. huitcholensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocereus polyacantha var. huitcholensis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 IN - 8 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocereus polyacantha var. huitcholensis

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Gardening facts about Echinocereus polyacantha var. huitcholensis plant

How to Grow Echinocereus polyacantha var. huitcholensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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