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Echinocactus texensis

 
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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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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

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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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Xenomorf On Jun 13, 2004, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

Flowers range from white thru light-pink to pink, with red throats. Another popular name for this plant is "Candy Cactus".

Regional...

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

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Phoenix, Arizona
El Cajon, California
La Luz, New Mexico
Brownsville, Texas
Canyon Lake, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Kermit, Texas
Lometa, Texas
Lubbock, Texas
Medina, Texas
Mico, Texas
San Antonio, Texas (2 reports)



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