Echinocereus Species, California Hedgehog, Mexican Claret-Cup
Echinocereus coccineus subsp. paucispinus
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Echinocereus (ek-in-oh-KER-ee-us) (Info) |
| Species: | coccineus subsp. paucispinus |
| Synonym: | Cereus paucispinus |
| Synonym: | Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. paucispinus |
| Synonym: | Echinocereus coccineus var. paucispinus |
| Synonym: | Echinocereus paucispinus |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Red-Orange
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other details:
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:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona
Bostonia, California
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On May 3, 2005, Xenomorf from Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: This species is easily and often confused with Echinocereus triglochidiatus and is frequently found in nature to hybridize with it. |
