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Echinocereuspectinatus subsp. wenigeri

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Echinocereus pectinatus subsp. wenigeri by CactusJordi
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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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Synonym
Echinocereus pectinatus var. wenigeri
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
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

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Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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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:

Tampa, Florida

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2006 | neutral

Echinocereus pectinatus subsp. wenigeri is Endemic to Texas.

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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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