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0Echinocereus pentalophus (DC.) Engelm. ex Haage
Echinocereus pentalophus, with the common name ladyfinger cactus, is a species of Echinocereus cactus, in the tribe Echinocereeae Tribe. It is native to North America.
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Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Echinocereus pentalophus · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q309767 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Echinocereus pentalophus pentalophus 8.jpg · CC BY 4.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Echinocereus pentalophus · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Echinocereus pentalophus · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Echinocereus pentalophus · 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 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 pentalophus – what to know
Echinocereus pentalophus – family: Cactaceae, genus: Echinocereus. Native range: Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Texas. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 0 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echinocereus pentalophus?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Echinocereus pentalophus need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Echinocereus pentalophus get?
It tolerates brief, light frost (down to about 0 °C) but needs winter protection.
Is Echinocereus pentalophus toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Echinocereus pentalophus flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Echinocereus: Typical flowering time: April, May, June.
What members’ data shows
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Echinocereus pentalophus (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q309767 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Echinocereus pentalophus pentalophus 8.jpg (CC BY 4.0) · Wikipedia – Echinocereus pentalophus (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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