Echinopsis Hybrid, Trichocereus Hybrid
Echinopsis 'Apricot Glow'

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)
Cultivar: Apricot Glow
Hybridized by Dimmitt

Synonym:Trichocereus

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

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)

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)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Pale Pink
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

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

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

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