Chihuahuan Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus uncinatus subsp. wrightii
| 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
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
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)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
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:
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
Hesperia, California
Roswell, New Mexico
Kermit, Texas
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Oct 5, 2006, Xenomorf from Phoenix, 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 | On Jun 3, 2005, leeann6 from Kermit, TX (Zone 7b) wrote: This cactus has also been classified in the genus Ancistrocactus by some botanists. |
