“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
The Kingcup Cactus ‘Echinocereus Triglochidiatus’
Echinocereus Engelmannii image
Echinocereus Engelmannii (Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus)
Echinocereus Rigidissimus Image
The Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus ‘Echinocereus Rigidissimus’
Echinocereus Feichenbachii Image
The Lace Hedgehog Cactus ‘Echinocereus Feichenbachii’
Echinocereus Coccineus Image
Echinocereus Coccineus (Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus)
Echinocereus Pentalophus Image
Echinocereus Pentalophus (Ladyfinger Cactus)
Echinocereus Viridiflorus Image
Echinocereus Viridiflorus (Nylon Hedgehog Cactus)
Echinocereus Dasyacanthus Image
Echinocereus Dasyacanthus (Texas Rainbow Cactus)
Echinocereus Fendleri Image
Echinocereus Fendleri (Pinkflower Hedgehog Cactus)
Echinocereus Subinermis Image
Echinocereus Subinermis
Echinocereus Stramineus Image
Echinocereus Stramineus (Porcupine Hedgehog Cactus)
Echinocereus Pectinatus Image
The Rainbow Cactus ‘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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Richard | Editor-in-chief at Succulent City

Hey everyone! I’m Richard. Welcome to my blog, which is all about succulents, cacti, and a bit about air plants. Ten years back, in 2013, I began my journey with succulents. It started as a simple hobby, crafting and selling charming succulent-themed pins and decorations. But as time passed, my fascination with these remarkable plants grew, and I gained extensive knowledge about them. Therefore, Succulent City is the blog as you see it is now. Enjoy your visit and happly planting!

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