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Echinopsisperuviana

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)
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Species
peruviana (per-u-vee-AN-uh)
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Synonym
Trichocereus torataensis
Trichocereus tacnaensis
Trichocereus peruvianus
Cereus rosei
Echinopsis peruviana subsp. peruviana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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

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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
From softwood 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
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Apple Valley, California

Lake Elsinore, California

Santa Ana, California

Vacaville, California

Miami, Florida

Oak Hill, Florida

Des Moines, Iowa

Kenner, Louisiana

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giftgas
Everson, WA (Zone 7b) | February 2009 | positive

Quick and easy to grow, This cactus contains moderate amounts of the drug 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine (Mescaline), but for some reaso...Read More

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

The subspecies 'peruviana' has 6-8 ribs and notches over the areoles.
The subspecies 'puquiensis' has 8-10 ribs and no notches ove...Read More

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