Echinocereus enneacanthus (Green Strawberry Hedgehog)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Echinocereus |
| Species | enneacanthus |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southwestern United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 7 - 70 cm |
| Spread | 5 - 14 cm |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Is an attractive ornamental plant best suited for desert landscapes. |
| Propagation | Can be propagated from seed or cuttings that are left to callus. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Desert scrub, flats, rarely rocky slopes. |
| Flower Description | Red, pink or purple in colour. |
| Fruit Description | Round pale yellow-green or dull reddish. |
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