Echinocereus arizonicus
Echinocereus arizonicus
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast | United States | AZ, NM
iNaturalist: © alister_caddy (iNaturalist #253583956)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Echinocereus
- Species:
- Echinocereus arizonicus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- magenta, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks; sow on well-drained cactus mix and keep warm.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Planet Desert (nursery)