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Echinocereus viridiflorus

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Echinocereus (ek-in-oh-KER-ee-us) (Info)
Species: viridiflorus (vir-id-uh-FLOR-us) (Info)

Synonym:Echinocereus viridiflorus subsp. viridiflorus
Synonym:Echinocereus chloranthus subsp. rhyolithensis

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Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
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:
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
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 woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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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1 positive
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Xenomorf On May 25, 2005, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

This plant tends to lose its roots and shrink in the wintertime, but in summertime needs more water. The stems can get up to 5 inches high. The flowers have brown petals with yellow -green centers.

The "viridiflorus" subspecies has stems that have 10 to 14 ribs and are elongated to ovoid in shape. This subspecies is the most common of all the subspecies. The bottom half of the radial spines of each aureole are reddish brown while the top half of the radial spines on each aureole are white-ish. Three central spines, One long white with red tips, and 2 shorter reddish-purple.

Positive cacti_lover On Jan 14, 2005, cacti_lover from Henderson, NV (Zone 9b) wrote:

This cactus is actually rather small in size. It is usually only 2"-3" tall and forms a clump about 5" wide. Each head is about 1 1/2" wide only. In mid to late spring, it produces plenty of yellow-green flowers 1/2" to 1" in diameter and they are fragrant. Well, if you think the smell of lemon is fragrant that is. If kept dry during mid fall to winter, it could tolerate temperatures down to -10 degrees F. Very hardy for a cactus. But remember, the soil has to by dry. This cactus was originated from New Mexico near Albuquerque.

Regional...

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

Maricopa, Arizona
Spring Valley, California
Henderson, Nevada
Plainsboro, New Jersey
La Luz, New Mexico
Santaquin, Utah



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