Indian Comb Cactus. Trichocereus brevispinulosus, Cactus Family ( Cactaceae ), Indian Comb Cactus. Also called: Indian Cob Cactus, Echinopsis brevispinulosus, Trichocereus harrissima. We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. Trichocereus Brevispinulosus Is a columnar cacti that grows up to about 6 feet tall, with a stem diameter of about 4 inches. It's stems are dark green with from 14 to 16 ribs, and with short spination. It's flowers are white with light yellow redish-brown colored back petals. Indian Comb Cactus is native to: South America. Trichocereus brevispinulosus is said to have mild medicinal mescaline properties. Once established, Trichocereus Brevispinulosus needs very little water. We recommend that you water it regularly in the summer; when it in full active growth, but little water is needed in the winter. When grown in containers; it is best in a rich well draining soil mix. When planted in the ground; plant it in a slight mound, to keep water away from the base during winter rains. It is very easy to grow! Quick Notes: Flowers: White with light yellow redish-brown colored back petals. Blooming Time: Late spring and summer. Leaves or Segments: Blue Green stem with 14 to 16 narrow ribs. About 6 feet tall, with a stem diameter of about 4 inches. Spines: Short spination. Fruit: Seeds: Black oval, about 1/32 inch in length. Found: Eastern central Mexico, Hidalgo (Meztitlan, Toliman and Jacala). It favors the more northern slopes of limestone hills, and it is associated with the rocky, juniper woodland community, up to around 3,937 feet in elevation. Elevation: 1,625 - 3,937 Feet. Hardiness: Hardy to 20�F most locations. USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 �C (35 �F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 �C (40 �F) Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Shade Habitat: South America. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Miscellaneous: Xeriscape, once growing well.

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