The 'pentalophus' subspecies has stem that can be either prostrate or erect having 3 to 5 ribs and 3 to 7 spines per areole. It is the mo...Read Morest common. The stems are slightly thicker and lighter green than the subspecies 'procumbens'.
The 'leonensis' subspecies has erect stems with 6 to 8 ribs and up to 9 spines per areole and is thicker than the other subspecies..
The 'procumbens' subspecies has stems that are semi-prostrate and thinnest of all the subspecies; a deeper green in color; with 4 to 5 ribs and 5 to 7 spines per areole.
The flowers on all subspecies are Bright pink & magenta with white or yellow throats.
Henderson, NV (Zone 9b) | February 2005 | positive
This cactus is from southern Texas to norhteastern Mexico. The five-ribbed stems are about one inch thick and tend to creep as they aged...Read More. Good for hanging baskets. Bright pink flowers are 4" across with yellow throat and anthers, and green stigma. Hardy to about 20F.
Echinocereus pentalophus is Endemic to Texas.
The 'pentalophus' subspecies has stem that can be either prostrate or erect having 3 to 5 ribs and 3 to 7 spines per areole. It is the mo...Read More
This cactus is from southern Texas to norhteastern Mexico. The five-ribbed stems are about one inch thick and tend to creep as they aged...Read More