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1Echinocereus pectinatus (Scheidw.) Engelm.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Echinocereus1
- Native distribution
- Middle America, North America, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Texas, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
9 synonyms
- Echinocactus pectiniferus Lem.
- Echinocactus pectiniferus laevior Lem.
- Echinocereus pectinatus baueri Rother
- Echinocereus pectinatus crassispinus Runge
- Echinocereus pectinatus crassispinus Runge ex Mathsson
- Echinocereus pectinatus pectinatus
- Echinocereus pectinatus tamaulipensis Fric
- Echinocereus pectinatus tamaulipensis Fric ex Schelle
- Echinocereus pectinatus texensis Rümpler
Echinocereus pectinatus is a species of hedgehog cactus.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Echinocereus pectinatus · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Thre) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q150970 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Echinocereus pectinatus pectinatus 1.jpg · CC BY 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Echinocereus pectinatus · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Echinocereus pectinatus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature0 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Echinocereus tip: After a cold, bone-dry winter it produces enormous flowers; many species are frost hardy.
Echinocereus pectinatus – what to know
Echinocereus pectinatus – family: Cactaceae, genus: Echinocereus. Native range: Middle America, North America, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Texas, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 0 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Echinocereus species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echinocereus pectinatus?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Echinocereus pectinatus need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Echinocereus pectinatus get?
It tolerates brief, light frost (down to about 0 °C) but needs winter protection.
Is Echinocereus pectinatus toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Echinocereus pectinatus flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Echinocereus: Typical flowering time: April, May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Who grows it?
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Echinocereus pectinatus (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q150970 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Echinocereus pectinatus pectinatus 1.jpg (CC BY 4.0) · Wikipedia – Echinocereus pectinatus (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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