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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
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View Original PhotoGardening 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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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
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-14"
Width: 5"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 15"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 8"
- sun
- low
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 1"-5"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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