Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis) Species: huascha (WAS-kuh) Synonym:Lobivia grandiflora Synonym:Helianthocereus grandiflorus Synonym:Trichocereus rowleyi Synonym:Trichocereus huascha Synonym:Cereus huascha
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Category Alpines and Rock GardensCactus and Succulents Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage UnknownFoliage Color UnknownHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)36-48 in. (90-120 cm) 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) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color RedBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsFrom softwood cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |