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PlantFiles: Chihuahuan Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus uncinatus subsp. wrightii

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Sclerocactus (skler-oh-KAK-tus) (Info)
Species: uncinatus subsp. wrightii

Synonym:Ancistrocactus uncinatus var. wrightii
Synonym:Echinocactus uncinatus var. wrightii
Synonym:Ferocactus uncinatus var. wrightii
Synonym:Glandulicactus uncinatus var. wrightii
Synonym:Sclerocactus uncinatus var. wrightii

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 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)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

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

Bloom Color:
Maroon (Purple-Brown)

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Suitable for growing in containers

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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Neutral Xenomorf On Oct 5, 2006, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

More synonyms of this plant are Glandulicactus wrightii, Thelocactus uncinatus var. wrightii, Pediocactus uncinatus var. wrightii, Hamatocactus wrightii, Hamatocactus uncinatus var. wrightii, Echinomastus uncinatus var. wrightii & Echinocactus wrightii

Positive leeann6 On Jun 3, 2005, leeann6 from Kermit, TX (Zone 7b) wrote:

This cactus has also been classified in the genus Ancistrocactus by some botanists.
The solitary stems of the Wright fishhook cactus rarely exceed 6" in height. The abundant yellowish to reddish spines do not obscure the dark green stems. The principal central spine, up to 4" long, is strongly hooked and usually turned upward. When viewed from a distance, these spines give this cactus an appearance of a clump of grass.
The maroon flowers are about 1 to 1.25" in diameter and grow in a tight circle around the apex of the stem. They usually bloom from March-June. The egg-shaped reddish fruits are about 1" long.

Regional...

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

Phoenix, Arizona
Roswell, New Mexico
Kermit, Texas



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