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CategoryCactus
GenusEchinocereus
FamilyCactaceae
Natural originNative to the southwestern United States, particularly southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico, and northern Mexico, including Sonora and Chihuahua.
Acquired fromEbay (kingkaktus)
In the collection sinceJul 23, 2026
Kept inBalkon
Natural habitatThe species grows on gravelly hillsides, rocky ledges and steep canyon slopes. Other habitats include semidesert grasslands, oak woodlands and chaparral. It favours well-drained, lime-poor soils and occurs at elevations of approximately 1,200–1,600 m.
About the species
Echinocereus rigidissimus (Engelm.) Hirscht
- Native distribution
- Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico
Care summary
Echinocereus rigidissimus
WaterlowLightfull sunHumiditylowgeneral genus dataMin. temperature-5 °CDry 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 rigidissimus is a cactus species native to southwestern North America and belonging to the family Cactaceae. It usually grows as a solitary plant with short, cylindrical stems. Its distinctive spines are densely arranged in comb-like rows and lie closely against the stem, often creating striking bands of pink, purple and whitish colours. Large, bright pink to magenta flowers appear in late spring and summer. Natural habitats include rocky, gravelly slopes and semiarid plant communities. The species is particularly suited to well-drained, lime-poor soils.
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