Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis) Cultivar: Apricot Glow Hybridized by Dimmitt Synonym:Trichocereus
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Foliage UnknownFoliage Color UnknownHeight 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 annualDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color Pale PinkCoral/Apricot Orange Pale Yellow Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther 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 cuttingsAllow cut surface to callous over before planting Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |