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Synonym:Echinocereus reichenbachii subsp. reichenbachii Synonym:Echinocereus mariae Synonym:Echinocereus purpureus Synonym:Echinocereus texensis
Category: Cactus and Succulents
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) 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) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Mid Spring
Foliage: Succulent
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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: From seed; direct sow after last frost From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting: Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
On May 11, 2005, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:
Other synonyms for the species and 'reichenbachii' subspecies are: Mammillaria caespitosa, Echinocereus pailanus, Echinocereus caespitosus, Echinocereus reichenbachii subsp. caespitosus, Echinocereus pectinatus, Echinocereus baileyi var. albispinus, Echinocereus reichenbachii var. albispinus, Echinocereus pectinata, Echinocereus caespitosus var. reichenbachii, Echinocereus pectinatus var. reichenbachii, Cereus caespitosus, Cereus reichenbachianus
The 'reichenbachii' subspecies has nicely scented and brilliant pink blooms. It has zero central spines and 18 to 30 or more radial spines per areole which are almost linear.
The 'armatus' subspecies has scented pinkk flowers near the stem top. It has 1 or 2 central spines and up to 23 radial spines per areole wich are linear-elliptical.
The 'baileyi' subspecies has scented pinkk flowers near the stem top. It has 1 to 3 central spines and up to 14 radial spines per areole which arenarrow and elliptical
The 'fitchii' subspecies used to be a variety, but has now joined the ranks of a subspecies. It has violet flowers with deep a red throat. The stems only get to about 6 inches tall instead of 16 inches like the 3 previous subspecies . This subspecies is listed on the endangered and protected list. It has 1 to 7 central spines and up to 22 radial spines on elliptical areoles.
The 'perbellus' subspecies has purple flowers with hairy areoles on the floral tube. The stems will only reach a height of about 2 to 4 inches tall. It has zero or 1 central spine and less than 20 radial spines on elliptical areoles.
All subspecies will either grow solitary stems or clump to as many 12 stems.
