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Engelmann's hedgehog cactus.
Echinocereus engelmannii
Prononciation eh-kye-no-SEE-ree-us en-gel-MAN-ee-eye
Aussi appelée Engelmann's Long Spine Cactus, Engelmann's hedgehog cactus, Strawberry Cactus
This charming desert native forms clusters of cylindrical stems that look great in a sunny spot. It produces vibrant magenta flowers that really stand out against the desert landscape. You will love how resilient it is once it gets settled in your garden.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Cactus
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 14 à 30 jours
- Taille adulte
- 12 to 24 inches tall
- Croissance
- Lente
Entretien
Give this cactus plenty of sun and ensure the soil drains very quickly to prevent rot. Watch for soft or mushy stems, which indicate the plant is getting too much water. Keep it dry during the winter months to mimic its natural dormant period.
- Arrosage
- Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
- Engrais
- Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season.
- Taille
- Only remove dead or damaged stems using sterilized shears.
- Rempotage
- Repot only when the cactus has clearly outgrown its container.
- Sol
- Sandy or gritty cactus mix
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, though the sharp spines pose a physical injury risk.
Comment l'identifier
- Cylindrical stems in clumping clusters
- Dense covering of sharp spines
- Vibrant magenta or pink flowers
- Stems grow up to 12 inches tall
- Radial spines are white to brown
Science
- Famille
- Cactaceae
- Genre
- Echinocereus
- Ordre
- Caryophyllales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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