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Echinocereus poselgeri

Echinocereus poselgeri Lem.

Dahlia Hedgehog Cactus

Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Synonym(s): Cereus poselgeri, Cereus tuberosus, Wilcoxia poselgeri

USDA Symbol: ECPO4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Branching stems up to 2 feet long, and 2/3 inch or more thick.
Flower: Flowers 1-1/2 to 2 inches long.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: also Mexico (Coahuila)

Growing Conditions

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

Bibliography

Bibref 1140 - 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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