Scheer's hedgehog cactus
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A clump-forming cactus with 6 to 10 ribbed, upright or trailing stems. In spring it bears trumpet-shaped flowers to 8cm across; the petals may be red, pink or purple.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Scheer's hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus scheeri)
- Genus
- Echinocereus
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Scheer's hedgehog cactus
Distribution map
Northwestern Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Scheer's hedgehog cactus
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Scheer's hedgehog cactus care guide
- Deep but infrequent watering, letting soil dry completely
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep but infrequent watering, letting soil dry completely
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low nitrogen cactus feed in warm growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed at 21°C in spring; separate offsets or take stem cuttings in spring or summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in cactus compost in full light. From midspring to early autum water moderately and apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; keep completely dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects
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