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Echinocereus

Echinocereussubinermis

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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
subinermis (sub-in-ERM-iss)
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Synonym
Echinocereus subinermis subsp. subinermis
Echinocereus luteus
Echinocereus luteus subsp. subinermis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Reseda, California

Henderson, Nevada

Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Henderson, NV (Zone 9b) | May 2005 | positive

This cactus can not tolerate much frost and does not like full harsh sun either. Younger plants have short spines while older ones are a...Read More

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