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Ferocactus echidne
Also Known As
- Echinocactus echidne
- Echinocactus echidne var. echidne
- Echinocactus rafaelensis
- Echinocactus victoriensis
- Ferocactus echidne var victoriensis
- Ferocactus rafaelensis
- Ferocactus rhodanthus
- Ferocactus victoriensis
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-18"
- W: 15"-24"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Ferocactus echidne plant details
Ferocactus echidne is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ferocactus echidne
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ferocactus echidne
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
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By: Kurt Stueber
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Ferocactus echidne plant
How to Grow Ferocactus echidne
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-16"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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