Echinopsis
Echinopsisancistrophora var. torrecillasensis

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

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

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 annual

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Red
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Unknown

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