Echinocereus brandegeei (Strawberry Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Echinocereus |
| Species | brandegeei |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Strawberry cactus is native to the the low elevation hills of the Baja peninsula in Mexico and California. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1 m |
| Spread | 2 m |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Can be used in desert gardens or containers. |
| Propagation | From woody stem cuttings or seed. |
| Cultivation | Echinocereus brandegeei Is drought tolerant and can be placed in areas with full sun exposure. It requires little water and needs porous well drained soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Flower Description | Purple or red in colour. |
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