“Echinocereus” Genus

Echinocereus Genus Image

Echinocereus is a genus of ribbed and trim to medium-sized cacti. It is native to the Southern United States and Mexico. Echinocereus plants prefer extremely sunny and rocky environments. The genus’ name comes from the Greek word “echinos,” meaning “porcupine” or “hedgehog,” and the Latin word “cereus,” meaning “large wax candle.” Echinocereus means “spiny cereus”. A unique characteristic of this genus is that almost all of its plants are tiny that might not even grow appropriately in pots. Typically, Echinocereus plants will only grow below a foot. Currently, it has seventy species.

Echinocereus Plants On Succulent City

Echinocereus Triglochidiatus Image
Echinocereus Triglochidiatus
Echinocereus Engelmannii image
Echinocereus Engelmannii
Echinocereus Rigidissimus Image
Echinocereus Rigidissimus
Echinocereus Feichenbachii Image
Echinocereus Feichenbachii
Echinocereus Coccineus Image
Echinocereus Coccineus
Echinocereus Pentalophus Image
Echinocereus Pentalophus
Echinocereus Viridiflorus Image
Echinocereus Viridiflorus
Echinocereus Dasyacanthus Image
Echinocereus Dasyacanthus
Echinocereus Fendleri Image
Echinocereus Fendleri
Echinocereus Subinermis Image
Echinocereus Subinermis
Echinocereus Stramineus Image
Echinocereus Stramineus
Echinocereus Pectinatus Image
Echinocereus Pectinatus
Echinocereus Morricalii Image
Echinocereus Morricalii
Echinocereus Enneacanthus Image
Echinocereus Enneacanthus
Echinocereus Viereckii Image
Echinocereus Viereckii
Echinocereus Rubispinus Image
Echinocereus Rubispinus
Echinocereus Adustus Image
Echinocereus Adustus

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