Arizona Ruby Rainbow Hedgehog, also called Pink Comb Cactus, is a small, solitary cactus with dense, pectinate (comb-like) spines that are a stunning ruby-pink to magenta color. The body is green. It produces large, brilliant magenta flowers with white throats in spring.
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Echinocereus (ek-in-oh-KER-ee-us) |
| Species: | rigidissimus subsp. rubispinus |
| Synonym: | Echinocereus rigidissimus var. rubispinus |
| Synonym: | Echinocereus pectinatus var. rubispinus |
| Synonym: | Echinocereus pectinatus var. rubrispinus |
Full sun and very well-draining mineral soil. Water sparingly. The pink spines are most vibrant in strong light. The large flowers are spectacular. Slow-growing. A jewel of the southwestern cactus flora, perfect for trough gardens and small pots.
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