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Echinopsis Hybrid, Trichocereus Hybrid 'Apricot Glow'

Echinopsis

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)

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Synonym

Trichocereus

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Hardiness

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)

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Coral/Apricot

Orange

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Other details

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Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

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Ploidy

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Jon0523

Green Valley, AZ | September 2009 | positive

My garden is zone 9B in the Sonora Desert south of Tucson, AZ. "Apricot Glow" seems to be a medium sized Echinopsis hybrid plant. It seem...Read More

Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | September 2004 | positive

Flowers: multi-colored, yellow, pink & orange (Apricot). Introduced by Mark Dimmitt.

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