About
Echinocereus dasyacanthus normally have one single spiny stem, but it is not uncommon for some plants to have between 3 and 10 stems. These can vary in colour from light brown to pink or, less commonly, ash white to reddish brown. Large, scented yellow flowers of around 8-12cm in length appear from March to May.
About the genus
Echinocereus can have deeply ribbed cylindrical or globose stems, sometimes forming clumps, and large funnel-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitColumnar upright, Clump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free