Echinocereus stoloniferus (Biznaguita)


Botanical Information

FamilyCactaceae
GenusEchinocereus
Speciesstoloniferus
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNorthwestern Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeCan grow in a desert garden or works well in a container.
PropagationPropagate by seed or wood stem cuttings that are allowed to callus before planting.
CultivationThrives in a well-drained soil and should not overwatered.
PestsRot prone if overwatered
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
HabitatOpen forest, desert grassland, and oak woodland transition areas.
Flower DescriptionBright yellow that sometimes looks pinkish around the second day of bloom.
Fruit DescriptionWhite in colour and spiny.

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