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Cactus Succulent

Echinocereus dasyacanthus

Texas rainbow cactus

Echinocereus dasyacanthus normally have one single spiny stem, but it is not uncommon for some plants to have between 3 and 10 stems. These can vary in colour from light brown to pink or, less commonly, ash white to reddish brown. Large, scented yellow flowers of around 8-12cm in length appear from March to May.

Other common names
Texas rainbow hedgehog
yellow pitaya
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Brown Pink Yellow
Summer Brown Pink
Autumn Brown Pink
Winter Brown Pink
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Cactaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright, Clump forming
Genus

Echinocereus can have deeply ribbed cylindrical or globose stems, sometimes forming clumps, and large funnel-shaped flowers

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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