Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Echinocereus (ek-in-oh-KER-ee-us) (Info)
Species: poselgeri (pos-EL-ger-ee) (Info)
Synonym:Echinocereus tamaulipensis
Synonym:Echinocereus poselgeri subsp. kroenleinii
Synonym:Echinocereus waldeisii
Synonym:Echinocereus tamaulipensis subsp. waldeisii
Synonym:Echinocereus tamaulipensis subsp. deherdtii
Category:
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
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:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Succulent
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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