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Habitat:
Mexico, United States.
Description: a genus of globular or cylindrical cacti with felty
areoles bearing numerous spines. The funnel-shaped flowers may be from
purple to red or pink but they’re difficult to see in cultivation. According
to the species, they might be synonymous with plants in Echinocactus,
Neolloydia, or Sclerocactus.
Soil: 25% good garden soil, 50% sand, 25% pumice stone. Some
species will do best with the addition of chalk.
Location: grow in full sun.
Temperature: minimum temperature of 7°C (45°F).
Water: average but controlled, with occasional spraying during
the rest period.
Cultivation tips: difficult, slow-growing; they’re best grafted.
Main species: E.unguispinus, difficile; E.durangensis;
E.warnockii; E.johnsonii; E.intertextus; E.mariposensis; E.dasyacanthus;
E.laui.
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