Cottontop Cactus
Scientific Name: Echinocactus polycephalus Engelm. & J.M. Bigelow var. xeranthemoides J.M. Coult.
Synonyms: Echinocactus polycephalus Engelm. & J.M. Bigelow ssp. <i>xeranthemoides</i> (J.M. Coult.) N.P. Taylor, Echinocactus xeranthemoides (J.M. Coult.) Engelm. ex Rydb.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Caryophyllales / Cactaceae / Echinocactus Link & Otto/ Echinocactus polycephalus Engelm. & J.M. Bigelow var. xeranthemoides J.M. Coult.
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| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | ECPOX |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Shrub |
| Native Locations | ECPOX |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Cottontop Cactus is planted.