hedgehog cactus
Echinocereus Engelmannii
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness zone
- 7-10
- Minimum temperature
- 0°F (−18°C)
- Soil type
- Sandy, Well-drained
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Alkaline
Plant traits
Mature height12 in-24 in
Mature width12 in-24 in
Plant typeSucculents
Bloom seasonSpring, Summer
Foliage typeEvergreen
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantYes
Fire tolerantYes
Pet safetoxic
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyBees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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