Echinocereus rigidissimus ssp. rubispinus 'Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus'

Echinocereus rigidissimus ssp. rubispinus 'Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus' Highlights:  Echinocereus rigidissimus ssp. rubispinus 'Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus' is a green, ridged, columnar cactus lined with pink spines that turn tan colored with age.   Usually grows as a solitary stem. Produces gorgeous pink flowers that typically bloom in the spring and early summer. Hardy to Zone 10 (30° F). Echinocereus will not survive a hard frost. However, cactus can easily be grown indoors under grow lights or in a sunny window if there is a risk of temperatures dropping below 30° F. If there is only a risk of freezing temperatures for a few days, most succulents do just fine outside if they are covered by frost cloth or a sheet until temperatures increase (I'm talking to you, Zone 9 friends). Echinocereus Care: As with all cactus, it is best to follow a "soak and dry" schedule where you water your plants deeply (until water runs out the bottom drain holes), and then allow your soil to dry completely