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E. pectinatus forma cristata
This plant is easy to grow on its own roots.
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Cultivation: In culture
E. pectinatus is without problems if we provide
an adequate winter rest period. It is sensitive to
overwatering (rot prone) needs good drainage, Keep drier and cool in
winter. Need full sun; Very cold resistant
hardy to -10° C or less for short periods of time.
Propagation: Grafting or cutting. |
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Family:
Cactaceae (Cactus
Family) |
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Scientific name:
Echinocereus pectinatus
forma cristata
Origin:
Garden origin (Nursery
produced cultivar)
Conservation status: Listed in
CITES appendix 2.
Synonyms:
- Echinocactus pectinatus Scheidweiler 1838 TL:
Mexico, San Luis Potosi, Villa del Peņasco, Galeotti (?)
- Echinopsis pectinata (Scheidweiler) Fennel 1843
- Cereus pectinatus (Scheidweiler) Engelmann 1849
- Echinocereus pectinatus var. saltilloenis
- Echinocactus pectiniferus Lemaire 1839is usually
considered a synonym of this species.
Common Name: Comb Hedgehog |
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Crested and standard form
Photo of conspecific taxa,
varieties, forms and cultivars of Echinpsis pectinatus:
(This taxon has lots of synonyms (like
most Echinocereusi ) whit several controversial varieties and subspecies):
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