Rainbow Cactus (Echinocereus pectinatus)
Echinocereus pectinatus, the Rainbow Cactus, is a small clumping cactus with vibrant spine bands and beautiful pink to magenta flowers.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter.
Soil
Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix, ideally gritty and sandy.
Temperature
Ideal growing temperature is 18-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures during winter dormancy.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a diluted cactus fertilizer during the growing season. Do not fertilize in winter.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter.
Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix, ideally gritty and sandy.
Ideal growing temperature is 18-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures during winter dormancy.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a diluted cactus fertilizer during the growing season. Do not fertilize in winter.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
10-20 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Type
Absent
Flower Size
5-8 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
80000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyCactaceae
- genusEchinocereus
- speciesEchinocereus pectinatus
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No