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Echinocereus rigidissimus subsp. rubispinus
Also Known As
- Echinocereus pectinatus var. rubrispinus
- Arizona Ruby Rainbow Hedgehog
- Pink Comb Cactus
- Ruby Hedgehog
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-10"
- W: 3"-24"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Echinocereus rigidissimus subsp. rubispinus plant details
Echinocereus rigidissimus subsp. rubispinus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy and green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocereus rigidissimus subsp. rubispinus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocereus rigidissimus subsp. rubispinus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Kara Nursery
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How to Grow Echinocereus rigidissimus subsp. rubispinus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- pink
- magenta
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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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
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Size
Height: 6"-14"
Width: 5"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 1"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
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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
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