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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Leaf Retention: Semi-evergreen
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Inflorescence: Terminal
Size Notes: Less than 1
Flower: Flowers 3 to 5 inches (7-12 cm)
Fruit: Green with white pulp.
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Apr , May
Bloom Notes: The magenta flowers have white throats and only occur for a short period in spring. Although the display lasts only a week or two, the profusion of pink flowers is extremely striking. The flowers are 3 to 5 inches long (7-12 cm)

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: Texas and East-central Mexico
Native Habitat: Agave-Lechuguila thorn scrub and grassy, rocky plains.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Fine soils.

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Cactus or xeric plant garden.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Deer Resistant: Moderate

Propagation

Propagation Material: Seeds , Softwood Cuttings
Seed Treatment: Sow on surface

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

NPSOT - Fredericksburg Chapter - Fredericksburg, TX

Wildflower Center Seed Bank

LBJWC-1273 Collected 2013-05-20 in Hidalgo County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Echinocereus pentalophus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Echinocereus pentalophus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Echinocereus pentalophus