About
Escobaria dasyacantha is a small, clustering cactus from the Chihuahuan Desert producing dense, spiny stems and small, pink to purple, funnel-shaped flowers in late spring and summer. A rewarding and ornamental cactus for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or container.
About the genus
Escobaria are small, globose to cylindrical cacti from North and Central America, producing densely spined stems and small, funnel-shaped flowers in pink, purple or white in spring and summer. Grown as ornamental succulents in well-drained, sunny positions or containers.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or in late winter for shape.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.