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Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis) Cultivar: Epic Hybridized by B&B Cactus Farm Synonym:Trichocereus
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Height under 6 in. (15 cm)6-12 in. (15-30 cm) 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)9-12 in. (22-30 cm) 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Danger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingSeed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsWear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored Fruit Shape UnknownFruit Size UnknownFruit Colors UnknownGrowing Habit UnknownDays to Maturity UnknownSeed Type UnknownUsage UnknownDisease Resistance UnknownLeaf Type UnknownFoliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingWhere to Grow Can be grown as an annualHardiness 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) Bloom Color Unknown RedBloom Time Unknown Late Spring/Early SummerMid Fall Foliage UnknownOther details UnknownPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsFrom seed; stratify if sowing indoors Soil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)Patent Information UnknownPlant Size (check one) UnknownGrowth Rate UnknownLeaf Shape UnknownLeaf Appearance UnknownDegree to which the appearance is present UnknownLeaf Texture (top) UnknownLeaf Texture (bottom) UnknownLeaf Color UnknownColor of Leaf Margin UnknownLeaf Substance UnknownNumber of Vein Pairs UnknownAppearance of Margin Unknown |
Margin Width UnknownFlower Shape UnknownFlower Fragrance UnknownDoes it set seed? UnknownFlower Size UnknownFlower Type UnknownBlooming Habit UnknownFoliage Habit UnknownPloidy UnknownColor Patterns UnknownAwards (if applicable) UnknownCategory Cactus and SucculentsGrowth Habit UnknownClass UnknownBloom Shape UnknownHabit UnknownOther Details UnknownPruning Instructions UnknownKernel Color UnknownDivision UnknownFlower Habit UnknownBloom Size UnknownColor Pattern UnknownGroup UnknownPruning Groups UnknownBloom Diameter UnknownHeat (Pungency) UnknownFruit Color UnknownSection UnknownPruning UnknownSize/Type UnknownFlower Characteristics UnknownLeaf Shape/Type UnknownLeaf Texture UnknownPropagation UnknownPollination UnknownBearing Habit UnknownRootstock Vigor UnknownFruit Usage UnknownClassification Unknown |