Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Echinocereus (ek-in-oh-KER-ee-us) (Info)
Species: subinermis (sub-in-ERM-iss) (Info)
Synonym:Echinocereus subinermis subsp. subinermis
Synonym:Echinocereus luteus
Synonym:Echinocereus luteus subsp. subinermis
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
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:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Evergreen
Succulent
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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