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Echinopsis, Trichocereus

Echinopsislageniformis f. monstrose

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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

Cereus lageniformis f. monstrose

Cereus bridgesii f. monstrosus

Echinopsis bridgesii f. monstrosus

Trichocereus bridgesii f. monstrosus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Gold (yellow-orange)

Green

Medium Blue

Blue-Violet

Silver/Gray

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2006 | positive

First time I saw this plant, I just assumed it was a Lophocereus sp. since I had never seen another naked cactus... but it looks very dif...Read More

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