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Echinomastus

Echinomastusunguispinus

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Echinomastus (ek-in-oh-MAS-tus)

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Synonym

Echinomastus unguispinus var. unguispinus

Echinocactus trollietii

Neolloydia unguispinus

Thelocactus unguispinus

Echinocactus unguispinus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 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

Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | May 2006 | neutral

Two more synonyms of this plant are Sclerocactus unguispinus & Pediocactus unguispinus.

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