Echinocereus brandegeei (Strawberry Cactus)
Botanical Information
Family | Cactaceae |
Genus | Echinocereus |
Species | brandegeei |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Strawberry cactus is native to the the low elevation hills of the Baja peninsula in Mexico and California. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 1 m |
Spread | 2 m |
Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Can be used in desert gardens or containers. |
Propagation | From woody stem cuttings or seed. |
Cultivation | Echinocereus brandegeei Is drought tolerant and can be placed in areas with full sun exposure. It requires little water and needs porous well drained soil. |
Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
Flower Description | Purple or red in colour. |