Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Echinocactus (ek-in-oh-KAK-tus) (Info) Species: texensis (teck-SEN-sis) (Info)
Synonym:Homalocephala texensis Synonym:Echinocactus lindheimeri
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Category: Cactus and Succulents
Height: under 6 in. (15 cm) 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness: 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 Light Shade
Danger: Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color: Pale Pink Pink Rose/Mauve Red White/Near White
Bloom Time: Mid Spring
Foliage: Evergreen Blue-Green Shiny/Glossy-Textured 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
Seed Collecting: Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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