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Echinocereuspectinatus

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Echinocereus (ek-in-oh-KER-ee-us)

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Species

pectinatus (pek-tin-AY-tus)

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Synonym

Cereus pectinatus

Echinocactus pectiniferus

Echinocactus pectinatus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 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)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pink

Magenta (pink-purple)

Pale Yellow

Pale Green

Lavender

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | May 2005 | neutral

The 'pectinatus' subspecies has 1 to 5 and occasionally more central spines per areole. The flowers are magenta, pink, lavender...Or...Ye...Read More

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