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Echinocereus poselgeri (Dahlia hedgehog cactus)
Bransford, W.D. Mrs.

Echinocereus poselgeri Lem.

Dahlia hedgehog cactus

Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Synonyms: Wilcoxia poselgeri

USDA Symbol: ECPO4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Size Notes: Branching stems up to 2ft long, and 2/3in or more thick.
Flower Size: 1½-2in long

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Pink
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: blooms open after midday but close at night

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: also Mexico (Coahuila)
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Conditions Comments: requires somewhat filtered light

 

Bibliography

Cacti (1991) Clive Innes and Charles Glass

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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