Echinocereus reichenbachii var. baileyi (Lace Cactus, Hedgehog Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Echinocereus |
| Species | reichenbachii |
| Variety | baileyi |
| Synonyms | Echinocactus baileyi, Echinocereus reichenbachii subsp. baileyi |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to the Great Plains. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a - 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | 33 - (-5) |
| Height | 15 - 40 cm |
| Spread | 5 - 15 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Seed and cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Full sun. Moist and well-drained soils. Frost, heat and drought tolerant. |
| Notable Specimens | The Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Grasslands and rock outcropping. |
| Colour Description | The flowers are pink. The foliage is a bluish-green. |
| Texture Description | Appears to have a fuzzy texture. |
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