Description
The typical Echinocereus pectinatus is a well known and widely grown solitary or slowly branching cylindrical shaped cactus and one of the smaller Echinocereus species.
Stems: 3-6 cm in diameter with obtuse ribs.
Areoles: Oval, young areoles with short white hair.
Central spines: Not present or 1 to 6 and very short.
Radial spines: 16 to 30 white or pinkish pectinate, 5-10 mm long often in coloured bands.
Flowers: Intense pink (but also magenta, lavender…Or…Yellow to near-whitish) with a white-greenish base, 6-8 cm long , with white hairs and spines.
Origin and Habitat
Garden origin (Nursery produced cultivar)
Cultivation and Propagation
In culture E. pectinatus is without problems if we provide an adequate winter rest period. It is sensitive to overwatering (rot prone) needs good drainage, Keep drier and cool in winter. Need full sun; Very cold resistant hardy to -10° C or less for short periods of time.
Propagation: Grafting or cutting.
