Echinopsis Hybrid, Trichocereus Hybrid 'Apricot Glow'

Echinopsis

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)
Synonym
Trichocereus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Henderson, Nevada

La Luz, New Mexico

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Gardener's Notes:

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J
Green Valley, AZ | September 2009 | positive

My garden is zone 9B in the Sonora Desert south of Tucson, AZ. "Apricot Glow" seems to be a medium sized Echinopsis hybrid plant. It seem...Read More

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | September 2004 | positive

Flowers: multi-colored, yellow, pink & orange (Apricot). Introduced by Mark Dimmitt.

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