Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus - Sierra

Pot Size - 8.5cm

Echinocereus rubrispinus – Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus

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The Echinocereus rubrispinus, often called the Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus, is a compact, spiny cactus admired for its brilliant magenta-pink flowers that can cover the plant in spring and summer. Native to Mexico, it’s a resilient cactus with eye-catching spines and blooms that make it a favourite for collectors.

Key Features:

✔ Produces large, vivid magenta flowers in spring/summer

✔ Compact, rounded growth with decorative spines

✔ Drought-tolerant and hardy in dry conditions

✔ Perfect for windowsills, sunny shelves, or cactus arrangements

✔ A sought-after cactus species for collectors

Care Instructions:

• Light: Thrives in full sun – place on a bright windowsill or conservatory

• Watering: Water sparingly; let soil dry completely between waterings – reduce further in winter

• Soil: Plant in a well-draining cactus/succulent mix

• Feeding: Fertilise once a month in the growing season with cactus fertiliser

• Temperature: Prefers warmth, 18–30°C, but can tolerate cooler temps if kept dry

• Growth: Compact, usually around 8–12 cm tall, with potential to clump over time

🌿 Tip: To encourage flowering, give it plenty of bright light and a cool, dry rest period in winter.