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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 12 to 20 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Common names
  • Crested Eve's Needle

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Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 2022-12-21
Location: Botanical Garden of Soller
Date: 2010-11-06
Location: Botanical Garden 'Botanicactus' - Mallorca
Date: 2010-11-06
Location: l
Date: 2016-02-10
Location: Botanical Garden of Soller
Date: 2010-11-06
Location: Botanical Garden 'Botanicactus' - Mallorca
Date: 2010-11-06
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: January 2016
crested form
Uploaded by piksihk
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Date: 2017-02-24
Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-01-21
Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-05-26
Plant with some variegation.
Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 9/20/2011

Date: 2014-02-03
Uploaded by Moonhowl

Date: 2014-02-03

Date: 2014-02-03

Date: 2014-02-03

Date: 2014-02-03
Location: Chandler, Arizona
Date: 12/15/2012
Crested Eve's Needle
Uploaded by Moonhowl
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: March 2012
a striking, fully crested form of this plant.
Location: Prairieville, LA
Date: 2013-05-17
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Nice! by plantladylin Jan 25, 2016 9:56 PM 2

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