Berlandier's Hedgehog Cactus

Echinocereus berlandieri

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cactaceae
Genus:
Echinocereus
Species:
Echinocereus berlandieri

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
may, jun
Bloom Colors:
Pink, Purple
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained sandy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid regions, avoid waterlogging

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Single-step cold-moist stratification for temperate woodland species. for 60–120 days

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o