Echinocereus pentalophus (Lady Fingers Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Echinocereus |
| Species | pentalophus |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Texas, United States of America and Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 2 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 35 - 40 |
| Spread | 20 - 100 cm |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Since the bloom is so vibrant and striking, this plant will look good in any cactus garden or even in a container. |
| Propagation | From seed or from woody stem cuttings that are left to callus. |
| Cultivation | Prefers a dry soil and is drought tolerant with average watering needs. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Grassy and rocky plains. |
| Flower Description | Pink or magenta. |
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