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Today's bloom is Alicoche (Echinocereus enneacanthus)

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Bloom of the Day for May 17th, 2007:

Alicoche
(Echinocereus enneacanthus)

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Information:
Type of plant: Cactus and Succulents

Bloom color: Magenta (Pink-Purple)

Bloom time of year: Late Spring/Early Summer

Sun requirements: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade

Cold hardiness: Zone 8b to Zone 9b

Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm), 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm), 18-24 in. (45-60 cm), 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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vikisuzan wrote:
This is beautiful!

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