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1Echinocereus subinermis Salm-Dyck ex Scheer
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Echinocereus10
- Plant type
- Perennial, succulent-stemmed cactus. Erect, initially mostly solitary, later may develop offsets at the base.
- Native distribution
- Native to the northwestern part of Mexico, in the states of Sonora and Sinaloa, as well as in the southwestern region of Chihuahua and Durango.12
- Natural habitat
- Occurs in dry, desert, and semi-desert areas, in dry shrublands. Characterized by low precipitation and well-drained soil in its natural habitat.
- Height / growth form
- Erect, rounded to cylindrical, ribbed-stemmed cactus. Typically reaches a height of about 10–25 cm. The number of ribs and the development of spines vary.
- Flowering period
- From late spring to early summer, typically with large, funnel-shaped yellow flowers.
- Growth & dormancy period
- The growth period is in spring and summer. In winter, it enters a dormant period under cool, dry conditions. Watering is generally not necessary during the winter rest.
- Ecology
- Drought-tolerant, xerophytic plant. Stores water in its fleshy stem. Its flowers can be pollinated by insects. Adapted to drought and strong sunlight in its natural environment.
- Conservation status
- DD Data deficient (IUCN)
The assessment of the species' conservation status is limited by insufficient distribution and population data. The DD classification does not imply that the species is endangered, nor does it confirm that it is safe.1415 - Synonyms
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2 synonyms
- Echinocereus subinermis Salm-Dyck
- Echinocereus subinermis luteus (Britton & Rose) Backeb.
Echinocereus subinermis is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to north, northwestern, and central Mexico.
Sources (18)
- POWO – Plants of the World Online: Echinocereus subinermis · CC BY 3.0
- RHS – Echinocereus subinermis
- RHS – Echinocereus subinermis
- RHS – Echinocereus subinermis
- RHS – Echinocereus subinermis
- Planet Desert – Echinocereus subinermis
- Planet Desert – Echinocereus subinermis
- Planet Desert – Echinocereus subinermis
- Planet Desert – Echinocereus subinermis v. luteus
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Echinocereus subinermis · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q1280450 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Echinocereus subinermis.JPG · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Echinocereus subinermis · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Echinocereus subinermis · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Grow in loam-based compost with extra grit; water moderately in growth and not at all when dormant. It is prone to rot in winter.
Echinocereus subinermis – what to know
Echinocereus subinermis – family: Cactaceae, genus: Echinocereus. Native range: Native to the northwestern part of Mexico, in the states of Sonora and Sinaloa, as well as in the southwestern region of Chihuahua and Durango. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echinocereus subinermis?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Echinocereus subinermis need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Echinocereus subinermis get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Echinocereus subinermis toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Echinocereus subinermis flower?
Typical flowering time: May, June, July.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Echinocereus subinermis (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1280450 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Echinocereus subinermis.JPG (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Echinocereus subinermis (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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