Echinocereus fendleri
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Echinocereus fendleri

Fendlers Cactus

Quick Facts :: Growing Tips

Full and Afternoon Sun Xeric  Legend

Description:

Bernalillo Co., NM, (seed propagated). The classic fendleri form with huge violet-purple flowers and attractive white/black spination, this collection is a beauty. Forms small clusters of 4 to 5” tall stems. Zones 6-10. Collection #SB 134.

ECHINOCEREUS fendleri: a wide ranging species from southern NM and AZ north into the Four Corners area of NM, AZ, CO, and UT. All varieties have huge violet-purple flowers and large red edible fruits. Stems are often solitary, but sometimes clustering to 3 or 4 stems. Easy to grow in well drained soils when keep dry in the winter and well mulched with gravel chips.

Special Notes:

Has a delicious large edible fruit.

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QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 6 - 10
Make the Most of Color! Purple
Regions Hot Desert, USA
Rain Less than 10in., 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in (with care)
Bloom Time Late Spring
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun
Soil Sandy Garden Soil
Moisture Xeric
Height Small - up to 12in.
GROWING TIPS

Grow in very well draining soil.