Echinocereus pectinatus Echinocereus pectinatus, commonly known as rainbow cactus, purple candle cactus or comb Hedgehog, is a perennial plant of the Cactaceae family. It has an upright cylindrical stem with 12 to 28 ribs covered with interlocking, yellow or pinkish spines. The pink flowers are funnel-shaped and appear on the top of the stem. The greenish-purple fruit is spiny with dark ovoid seeds. Datasheet Common NameRainbow Cactus / Lace Cactus / Purple Candle Cactus / Comb Hedgehog Botanical nameEchinocereus pectinatus FamilyCactaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageEvergreenBasic Colourpink Height10 -> 30 cmHabitatGrasslands, rocky slopes Altitude400 - 1900 mBloom TimeJune -> AugustPlant TypeCactus, Succulent, Ornamental Fruit TypeBerrydifferent tolerancesTell usUsed PartsWhole plantPlant UsesOrnamentalActive substancesTell us USDA Zone8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4), 12 (+10)Sun Exposurefull sunSoil pHNeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Sandy, Peaty, StonyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesMealybugs, mildew Open Next Page To See More Photos. Echinocereus pectinatus Echinocereus pectinatus
