Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Echinocereus (ek-in-oh-KER-ee-us) Species: polyacanthus subsp. pacificus Synonym:Cereus phoeniceus var. pacificus Synonym:Echinocereus pacificus Synonym:Echinocereus polyacanthus var. pacificus Synonym:Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. pacificus Synonym:Echinocereus mombergerianus
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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 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 annualDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color OrangeBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringMid Spring 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 |