Strawberry Hedgehog
Echinocereus Engelmannii
Overview
Echinocereus engelmannii, or Strawberry Hedgehog, is a resilient cactus native to the American Southwest. It presents spiny, cylindrical stems, reaching up to 24 inches tall and 6 inches wide. Springtime brings vibrant magenta flowers, followed by edible red fruits resembling strawberries. Preferring well-drained soils, it thrives in USDA zones 5-11 and requires full sun. Ideal for rock gardens and desert landscapes, it adds striking texture and seasonal color.
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 8–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Cactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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