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Chihuahua Pineapple Cactus, Early-bloomer Cactus, White-flowered Viznagita

Echinomastusintertextus

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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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Species
intertextus (in-ter-TEKS-tus)
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Synonym
Echinomastus intertextus var. intertextus
Neolloydia intertexta
Sclerocactus intertextus
Echinocactus intertextus
Thelocactus intertextus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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 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:

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Belen, New Mexico

Bosque, New Mexico

La Joya, New Mexico

Magdalena, New Mexico

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