types of hedgehog cactus Purple Hedgehog Cactus

types of hedgehog cactus Purple Hedgehog CactusAre you looking for a unique and low maintenance plant to add to your cactus collection? Then, look no further than the 'Echinocereus viereckii' plant known as the purple hedgehog cactus or Echinocereus morricalii, native to Mexico! With its floppy, crumpled, and easy to care for nature, this stunning plant is a must have for any green thumb. Plus, with its beautiful magenta funnel shaped flowers that just bloom from late spring to summer, when

Are you looking for a unique and low-maintenance plant to add to your cactus collection? Then, look no further than the 'Echinocereus viereckii' plant - known as the purple hedgehog cactus or Echinocereus morricalii, native to Mexico! With its floppy, crumpled, and easy-to-care-for nature, this stunning plant is a must-have for any green thumb.    

Plus, with its beautiful magenta funnel-shaped flowers that just bloom from late spring to summer, when exposed to adequate intense light (How much light - blog post), this plant is sure to turn heads and add drama to any space. Not only is it safe for humans, but it's also friendly to pets! So why wait? 

When exposed to bright light, these spineless stems can grow up to 50 cm long and change their color from green to purple. It's like a little garden masterpiece! 

All in all, 'Echinocereus viereckii’ is a cold hardy plant that can survive in zones 9 -11(USDA). Just remember though – requires only minimal watering and a well-drained soil mix (well-drained soil mix product).  But that's not all – it's also an extremely drought-tolerant species and requires minimum attention. The Hedgehog cactus plants are exceptionally easy to multiply from division, grafting, or seeds, so you can quickly grow your collection. 

Buy this beautiful plant online at Planet Desert today and experience the beauty of this amazing cactus firsthand!