Echinocereus rigidissimus rubispinus
CactaceaeEchinocereus rigidissimus rubispinus · 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 rigidissimus rubispinus
Echinocereus rigidissimus rubispinus is one of the most distinctive cactuss in the Cactaceae family. Its origin is in Mexico and southwestern USA. 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.
At Succulentae we grow every Echinocereus rigidissimus rubispinus directly in our nursery in southeastern Spain, in conditions of intense sun, low humidity and mineral substrate that replicate its natural habitat. The result: more compact, better colored and more resilient plants than those grown in artificial greenhouses.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Echinocereus rigidissimus rubispinus | |
| 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".
Luz
Full direct sun
Riego
Sparse; none in winter
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect from frost; tolerates 0 °C when dry
