I have a few growing in my yard in Phoenix. It is principally a plant of the dry tropics more than a 'desert' type cactus. I have seen th...Read Moreem from eastern Sonora down to Zihuatanejo, Mexico. In Mexico, they are shrouded in the rainy season by all the trees of tropical deciduous forest. In the dry season, they 'appear' when the trees lose their leaves. They grow taller in this environment to compete for light amongst the foliage.
I give them extra water in Phoenix summer and they grow moderately quickly. The fruits are spiny hence the name 'Hair Brush' cactus.
Easy grower if you don't get too cold. Not a problem in Phoenix.
Additional popular common names include: Aborigine's Comb; Chik; Etcho; Hecho; Indian's Comb; Cardón Hecho; & Cardón Barbón.
I have a few growing in my yard in Phoenix. It is principally a plant of the dry tropics more than a 'desert' type cactus. I have seen th...Read More