- Botanical name: Echinocereus dasyacanthus var. ctenoides
- Common name: Cactus
- Family: Cactaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, House plant, Evergreen
Orange
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Echinocereus dasyacanthus var. ctenoides is a charming little cactus native to the southern states of the US, including Texas and New Mexico, as well as Mexico. It usually grows with one solitary stem with star-like spines, giving it a coral-like appearance. In spring it produces magnificent orange-yellow flowers often as big as or bigger than the stems.
For best results, grow Echinocereus dasyacanthus var. ctenoides in full sun in well-drained soil or cactus compost and keep at room temperature. Water sparingly and allow compost to fully dry out between November and March. Moving it to a cool, dry and frost-free spot over winter will improve the show of flowers in spring. This species is reputed to be hardy down to -10°C, but this is highly dependent on it being kept dry over winter.
How to grow Echinocereus dasyacanthus
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Plant size
40cm height
10cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Frost hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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J
Do not Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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J
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A
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S
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Echinocereus dasyacanthus and wildlife
Echinocereus dasyacanthus is known for attracting bees and beneficial insects. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Echinocereus dasyacanthus poisonous?
Echinocereus dasyacanthus has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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