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.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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 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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