Echinocereus pulchellus “Flor Naranja”

FamilyCactaceae

Natural originThis species is native to central Mexico. Its principal natural range includes the states of Hidalgo and Puebla; some botanical and horticultural sources also mention Querétaro.

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In the collection sinceJul 17, 2026

Kept inBalkon

Natural habitatThe species inhabits open, dry grasslands and xeric scrubland, generally at elevations of about 1,800–2,350 m. It often grows in clayey-sandy soils. Its thickened taproot stores water and nutrients; during prolonged drought, the stem may shrink and partially retreat below the soil surface.

About the species

Echinocereus pulchellus “Flor Naranja”

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Cultivar – its own data takes priority; missing botanical fields are supplemented from the parent species (Echinocereus pulchellus).

Native distribution: Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast

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Care summary

Echinocereus pulchellus “Flor Naranja”

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Waterlowgeneral genus data

Lightfull sungeneral genus data

Humiditylowgeneral genus data

Min. temperature0 °Cgeneral genus data

Dry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Echinocereus tip: After a cold, bone-dry winter it produces enormous flowers; many species are frost hardy.

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In the grower’s words

Echinocereus pulchellus is a small, slow-growing cactus with a flattened globular stem that may become somewhat elongated with age. The stem is usually bluish green to grey-green and approximately 4–10 cm in diameter. It generally grows as a solitary plant and only rarely produces offsets. Small areoles occur along the short, slightly tuberculate ribs and bear a few short, pale-yellowish to grey spines. Its large, funnel-shaped flowers are often fragrant and range from whitish and pink to purple. The flowering display is striking in relation to the plant’s small size.

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