Wilcoxia poselgeri

The Wilcoxia poselgeri is indigenous to West/South West Texas (near/along the Rio Grande). This species is also found in Mexico (Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas). Water sparingly, this is a drought tolerant cactus. During the winter months, keep your friend in a cool, dry space. This species requires a winter rest period. Without its winter rest, your friend's overall health could be impacted along with a diminished likelihood of producing buds. Frost hardy.

The Wilcoxia poselgeri thrives in full sun to partial shade. Live in a milder climate? Your friend can be planted directly in the ground in a well-draining soil. Suitable for xeriscaping. The plant's roots are used in Mexico as a veterinary medicine for broken bones. The species is considered to contain alkaloids that work as an anti-inflammatory.

Attributes:

Xeriscaping-

1. Suitable for xeriscaping
2. Drought tolerant

Gardening-

1. Frost tolerant
2. Can be planted in the ground in milder climates

Medicinal-

1. Contains alkaloids considered to work as an effective anti-inflammatory
2. Used in Mexico as a veterinary medicine for broken bones

Synonyms:

Echinocereus poselgeri Lem.
Cereus poselgeri (Lem.) J.M.Coult.
Echinocereus poselgeri Small
Echinocereus kroenleinii (Mich.Lange) W.Blum & Waldeis
Echinocereus poselgeri subs. kroenleinii Mich.Lange
Wilcoxia kroenleinii A.Cartier
Echinocereus poselgeri f. cristata hort.
Wilcoxia poselgeri f. cristata hort.
Echinocereus tamaulipensis (Werderm.) Mich.Lange
Wilcoxia tamaulipensis Werderm.
Echinocereus tamaulipensis subs. deherdtii Mich.Lange
Echinocereus tamaulipensis subs. dehardii Mich.Lange
Echinocereus tuberosus Poselg. in Rümpler
Cereus tuberosus Poselg. non Pfeiff.
Wilcoxia tuberosa (Poselg.) Kreuz.
Echinocereus waldeisii Haugg
Echinocereus tamaulipensis subs. waldeisii (Haugg) Mich.Lange