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Echinocereus longisetus

Also Known As

  • Cephalocereus delaetii
  • Echinocereus delaetii
  • Echinocereus longisetus ssp. delaetii
  • Echinocereus longisetus var. delaetii
  • Echinocereus nivosus longisetus
  • Viejitos

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 8"

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Echinocereus longisetus plant details

Echinocereus longisetus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and white foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy 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 Echinocereus longisetus

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and white
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: clumping, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocereus longisetus

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"Viejitos" - These are beautiful clumping plants from Southern Coahuila: Sierra de la Paila in Mexico at above 6000 feet elevation (1800 m). It can briefly take temperatures to 20

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Echinocereus longisetus plant

How to Grow Echinocereus longisetus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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