Echinocactus texensis

hardyjim · Post by **hardyjim** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:20 pm

Has any one tried growing one of these? Probably hardy to 0F with good drainage,beautiful flowers,the petals look like feathers,also supposedly the largest cold hardy barrel-

DesertZone · Post by **DesertZone** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:27 am

I have seen them here in Idaho, but in most years they need some protection. I tried on last year, but I planted it late in the season and it died. It was protected also. If I try them again, it will be with a smaller cheaper plant.

I know of some that have been in a garden for 10 years or better.

hardyjim · Post by **hardyjim** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:53 pm

Yea DZ,I think they need to be kept bone dry and above 0F to survive,this cactus has very cool looking flowers!

hardyjim · Post by **hardyjim** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:05 pm

Heres a link to a pic of the blooms these produce-

http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/ ... ensis2.jpg

DesertZone · Post by **DesertZone** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:03 pm

I think I may have some of those growing on my property? And maybe some enchinocactus horizonthalonius? I know both of them are found on surounding ranches.

hardyjim · Post by **hardyjim** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:11 pm

I would like to order a couple