Texas Rainbow Cactus

Description
Botanical Name: 
Echinocereus dasyacanthus

Native to Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Easily recognized by it's subtle rings or bands of contrasting colors along the stem of the plant. Usually found with a single stem or 2-3 basal branches. The spines usually overlap making the stem not visible.The E. dasyacanthus received its specific epithet from the two Greek words dasys and akantha, which mean "shaggy" and "thorns" respectively.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Cacti Succulents
Name: 
texas rainbow cactus / spiny hedgehog cactus
Plant Type: 
Cacti Succulents
Flower: 
3-4" wide yellow blossom
Mature Size: 
20" tall
Water: 
low
Exposure:: 
Full - Partial sun
Soil Type: 
rocky; sand; well drained
Planting Time: 
Spring / Summer