About
A clump-forming cactus with 6 to 10 ribbed, upright or trailing stems. In spring it bears trumpet-shaped flowers to 8cm across; the petals may be red, pink or purple.
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 hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Native toNW Mexico
Care notes
CultivationGrow in cactus compost in full light. From midspring to early autum water moderately and apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; keep completely dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed at 21°C in spring; separate offsets or take stem cuttings in spring or summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free