Santa Rita Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus Santaritensis) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Echinocereus santaritensis is a multistem columnar cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Santa Rita Hedgehog Cactus

Santa Rita Hedgehog Cactus

Echinocereus Santaritensis

Echinocereus santaritensis is a multistem columnar cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Quick Facts

Type
cactus
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
⚠️
Not Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, gravelly, rocky
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Santa Rita Hedgehog Cactus

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Santa Rita Hedgehog Cactus
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Taxonomy

Family:Cactaceae
Genus:Echinocereus