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Echinopsis marsoneri

Also Known As

  • Lobivia buiningiana
  • Lobivia chrysantha ssp. jajoiana
  • Lobivia chrysantha ssp. marsoneri
  • Lobivia glauca
  • Lobivia haageana
  • Lobivia iridescens
  • Lobivia jajoiana
  • Lobivia marsoneri
  • Lobivia miniatinigra
  • Lobivia muhriae
  • Lobivia nigrostoma
  • Lobivia rubescens
  • Lobivia tuberculosa
  • Lobivia uitewaaleana

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 3"-6"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Echinopsis marsoneri plant details

Echinopsis marsoneri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinopsis marsoneri

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring
Uses: spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis marsoneri

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Generally solitary barrels to 3" w/orange-red flowers; Argentina. Hardy to 30 °F, or below 20 °F if kept dry.

Gardening facts about Echinopsis marsoneri plant

How to Grow Echinopsis marsoneri

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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