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Echinopsisscopulicola

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)
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Synonym
Trichocereus scopulicola
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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
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keikee
Youngstown, OH (Zone 5b) | March 2018 | neutral

I'm giving a positive because the cactus is so beautiful. It's temperamental in a T bridgesii sort of way. It takes forever to dry & hard...Read More

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | January 2005 | neutral

This plant looks a little like Echinopsis pachanoi (san Pedro) only more obese. Flowers are white and fragrant.

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