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Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Echinocereus (ek-in-oh-KER-ee-us) Species: reichenbachii subsp. baileyi Synonym:Echinocereus baileyi Synonym:Echinocereus pectinatus var. baileyi Synonym:Echinocereus albispinus Synonym:Echinocereus reichenbachii var. baileyi Synonym:Echinocereus reichenbachii var. oklahomensis
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Light Shade Foliage UnknownFoliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)12-18 in. (30-45 cm) Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) 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) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color PinkBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil 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-patentedPropagation 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 seedsUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |