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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
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
By: Kara Nursery
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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
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
7a-10b
Size
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Width: 3"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-14"
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- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 1"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
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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
9a-11
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 1"-5"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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