I DEVELOPED THIS WEBSITE TO SHARE MY KNOWLEDGE OF DESERT PLANTS

(THIS IS OVER A FOURTY YEAR COLLECTION.)

THERE ARE SEVERAL PAGES OF PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF DESERT PLANTS
Strawberry Cactus, Pitayita,
Casa de Ratas Echinocereus brandegeei
Family: Cactaceae   Genus: Echinocereus    Species: brandegeei

Synonym:Cereus brandegeei   Synonym:Cereus mamillatus   Synonym:Echinocereus mamillatus

Synonym:Echinocereus sanborgianus   Synonym:Echinocereus brandegei

Category:
Cactus and Succulents    Height: 18-24 in     Hardiness:    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8° C (25° F)

Sun Exposure: Full Sun     Danger: Plant has spines; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color: Magenta (Pink-Purple)     Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping. Suitable for growing in containers
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