Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Echinocereus (ek-in-oh-KER-ee-us) (Info) Species: fendleri (FEND-ler-ee) (Info)
Synonym:Echinocereus fendleri subsp. fendleri Synonym:Echinocereus fendleri var. robustus Synonym:Cereus fendleri Synonym:Echinocereus pseudohempelii
Category: Cactus and Succulents
Height: under 6 in. (15 cm) 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color: Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Bloom Time: Mid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage: Unknown - Tell us
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) From woody stem cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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