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Echinocereus Species, Chisos Mountain Hedgehog

Echinocereus chisosensis

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Echinocereus (ek-in-oh-KER-ee-us)
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Species
chisosensis (kis-oh-SEN-sis)
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Synonym
Echinocereus chisoensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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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)
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
Pale Pink
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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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
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Las Cruces, New Mexico

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

This is an endangered species.
The 'chisoensis' variety has stems that are not constricted annually. The flowers are 2.5 inches lo...Read More

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