This genus of perennial spherical cactus grow singularly or are clump forming with many ribs that are covered in slender white spines. The diurnal funnel-shaped flowers are white, pink to purple and appear during early summer. 

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Echinocereus species are naturally found in North America growing in arid regions in well drained sandy-stony moderately fertile soils. They prefers a open sunny position with protection from wet cold winters and is drought tolerant but frost tender.

The Lace Cactus is grown for its flowers and clumping habit. They are used as potted specimen or planted in cacti gardens in arid regions. They are slow growing and establish in 3-4 years and are moderately long lived. During winter they should not be watered and if the temperature falls below 16º C they should be place in glasshouse or protected area. ID 259

Echinocereus (e-keen-ō-KAY-ree-us) species

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)