Echinocereus Species

Echinocereuscinerascens

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Echinocereus (ek-in-oh-KER-ee-us)
Species
cinerascens (sin-er-ASS-enz)
Synonym
Echinocereus cinerascens subsp. cinerascens
Echinocactus chlorophthalmus
Echinocereus chlorophthalmus
Echinocereus glycimorphus
Echinocereus pentalophus var. ehrenbergii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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:

Reseda, California

Austin, Texas

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | May 2005 | neutral

The flowers are light pink-magenta with white or very pale throats & the fruit has a strawberry flavor on all the subspecies.
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