Echinocereus engelmannii

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Plant photo of: Echinocereus engelmannii
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer:

 

Description

Clumping cactus grows slowly to 1' x 2'. Stems are medium green with brown spines. Flowers appear in spring, they are magenta and very showy. Vibrant spring color. Good for small spaces. Accepts full sun. Native to the Sonoran Desert.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Cactus

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.