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Thelocactusleucacanthus

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Thelocactus (thel-oh-KAK-tus)
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Species
leucacanthus (lew-kah-KAN-thus)
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Synonym
Thelocactus leucacanthus subsp. leucacanthus
Thelocactus leucacanthus var. ehrenbergii
Thelocactus porrectus
Echinocactus ehrenbergii
Thelocactus leucacanthus var. sanchezmejoradae
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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
Red
Pale Yellow
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Bloom Characteristics

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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 woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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:

Phoenix, Arizona

Reseda, California

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | September 2004 | neutral

The subspecies 'leucacanthus' has yellow flowers, and the subspecies 'schmollii' has violet to carmine red, or magenta flowers.

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | neutral

small clumping cactus with short spines and various colored flowers in spring (I've only seen pale yellow, though). Without the flowers,...Read More

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