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Acanthocalycium spiniflorum f. violaceum

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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Acanthocalycium (a-kanth-oh-ka-LEE-see-um) (Info)
Species: spiniflorum f. violaceum

Synonym:Echinocactus spiniflorum
Synonym:Echinopsis spiniflora
Synonym:Echinopsis violacea
Synonym:Acanthocalycium violaceum
Synonym:Echinopsis violacea

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

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

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Pink

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

By Xenomorf

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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	Xenomorf	On Jul 6, 2005, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: The "Acanthocalycium violaceum" name has been placed as a synonym as a result of the recent re-classifications. The new designation for this plant is "Acanthocalycium spiniflorum var. violaceum" The flowers are pink for Acanthocalycium spiniflorum var. violaceum and are about 1.6 inches wide. This plant can reach 2 ft high and 6 inches wide. Although mine has already reached 7 inches wide.
Neutral	htop	On Feb 7, 2005, htop from San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: I have not grown this plant. Acanthocalycium violaceum is native to Argentina. It has many ribs and dense honey-colored spinesis and has a globular shape. It can grow to 5" inches diameter. Lilac blooms to 3" inches in diameter appear during late spring and summer. Although it is cold tolerant, one should give it frost protection to prevent scarring.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona
Hesperia, California

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