Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
flexuosus
ID:
661085

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Dietr.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
in Allg. Gartenzeitung 19: 347. 1851.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660417

Common Names

  • Echinocactus Flexuosus
  • Waving Cactus
  • Waving Barrel Cactus

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Description

Echinocactus flexuosus (also called Flexuosus, among many other common names) is an evergreen cactus with large, yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and typically grows in dry, desert areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocactus flexuosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in cut flower arrangements. The plant is drought tolerant and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinocactus flexuosus is yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocactus flexuosus is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize in spring and summer with a balanced cactus fertilizer.

Where to Find Echinocactus flexuosus

Echinocactus flexuosus can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Echinocactus flexuosus FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Echinocactus flexuosus?

Echinocactus flexuosus prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light condition for Echinocactus flexuosus?

Echinocactus flexuosus prefers bright, indirect light

How often should I water Echinocactus flexuosus?

Water Echinocactus flexuosus when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week

Species in the Echinocactus genus

Echinocactus acanthion, Echinocactus adversispinus, Echinocactus amazonicus, Echinocactus armatissimus, Echinocactus aureicentrua, Echinocactus brachycentrus, Echinocactus candidus, Echinocactus centeterius, Echinocactus cereiformis, Echinocactus cristatus, Echinocactus debilispinus, Echinocactus elegans, Echinocactus ellemeetii, Echinocactus flexuosus, Echinocactus fluctuosus, Echinocactus foersteri, Echinocactus griseispinus, Echinocactus hemifossus, Echinocactus hexacanthus, Echinocactus hexaedrus, Echinocactus heyderi, Echinocactus horizonthalonius, Echinocactus hystrichocentrus, Echinocactus intricatus, Echinocactus jenischianus, Echinocactus lancifer, Echinocactus lindleya, Echinocactus linkeanus, Echinocactus macrocephalus, Echinocactus mammillifer, Echinocactus mariposensis, Echinocactus mutabilis, Echinocactus neumannianus, Echinocactus ochroleucus, Echinocactus octacanthus, Echinocactus pachycentrus, Echinocactus pepinianus, Echinocactus phyllantoides, Echinocactus platyacanthus, Echinocactus praegnacanthus, Echinocactus pseudocereus, Echinocactus pulverulentus, Echinocactus pyramidalis, Echinocactus pyramidatus, Echinocactus quadrinatus, Echinocactus rapa, Echinocactus raphidacanthus, Echinocactus raphidocentrus, Echinocactus rotherianus, Echinocactus salmii,

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,