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Echinopsis arachnacantha
Also Known As
- Echinopsis ancistrophora arachnacantha
- Echinopsis ancistrophora var. arachnacantha
- Lobivia arachnacantha
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-6"
- W: 2"-6"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Echinopsis arachnacantha plant details
Echinopsis arachnacantha is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinopsis arachnacantha
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis arachnacantha
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Echinopsis arachnacantha
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 12"-72"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Echinopsis kermesina, Easter Lily Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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