Mojave Mound Cactus, Giant Claret Cup, Salmon-flowered Hedgehog, Spiny Hedgehog
Echinocereuspolyacanthus subsp. huitcholensis

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Echinocereus (ek-in-oh-KER-ee-us)
Species: polyacanthus subsp. huitcholensis

Synonym:Cereus huitcholensis

Synonym:Echinocereus huitcholensis

Synonym:Echinocereus polyacantha var. huitcholensis

Synonym:Echinocereus acifer subsp. huitcholensis

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Coral/Apricot
Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Unknown

Other details

Unknown

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