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Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis) Species: ancistrophora var. torrecillasensis Synonym:Echinopsis torrecillasensis Synonym:Lobivia arachnacantha var. torrecillasensis Synonym:Mediolobivia torrecillasensis Synonym:Echinopsis ancistrophora subsp. arachnacantha var. torrecillasensis
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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 under 6 in. (15 cm)6-12 in. (15-30 cm) Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)9-12 in. (22-30 cm) Hardiness 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 Can be grown as an annualDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color RedScarlet (dark red) Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time UnknownOther 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 |