Echinocereus coccineus
Echinocereus Coccineus · a cactus of the Cactaceae family, a columnar cactus with large, showy flowers. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the specimen in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Echinocereus Coccineus
Coming from Mexico and southwestern USA, Echinocereus Coccineus is a cactus of the Cactaceae family appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts. The most striking thing about this plant is low cylindrical body with colorful radial spines, a feature that defines its personality and sets it apart within its genus.
We grow Echinocereus Coccineus at Succulentae, in the heart of the Almería desert, where the dry Mediterranean climate replicates the ideal conditions for the plant to develop its compact form and best coloration. The result: more compact, better colored and more resilient plants than those grown in artificial greenhouses.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Echinocereus Coccineus | |
| Family | Cactaceae | |
| Origin | Mexico and southwestern USA | |
| Natural habitat | semi-desert grasslands | |
| Adult size | 10-40 cm | |
| Flowering | spectacular intense pink or red flowers | |
| Propagation | offset or seed | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic |
Did you know?
Its flowers are the largest in proportion to body size among small cacti: a single flower can measure more than the entire diameter of the plant. Known as "Hedgehog Cactus" or "Strawberry Cactus".
Light:
Full direct sun
WateringWater
in summer every
Cold
Tolerates frost down to
Size
15–25 cm
“Llegó en perfecto estado y muy bien embalada. La planta es preciosa, mucho mejor que en la foto.”
“Servicio rápido, planta sana y bonita. Repetiré sin duda.”
“Muy contenta con la compra. Cultivada al sol de Almería, se nota en la calidad.”
