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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

Landscape groups by tags

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aka Lobivia allegrainana, Lobivia backebergii ssp. hertrichiana, Lobivia backebergii var. laui, Lobivia hertrichiana, Lobivia hertrichiana, Lobivia hertrichiana, Lobivia hertrichiana, Lobivia hertrichiana var. simplex, Lobivia incaica, Lobivia lauii, Lobivia minuta, Lobivia planiceps, Lobivia simplex, Lobivia vilcabambae, Neolobivia hertrichiana, Neolobivia incaica, Neolobivia vilcabambae, Scarlet Cob

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 3"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Echinopsis hertrichiana flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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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
Photo of Echinopsis mamillosa flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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aka Echinocactus obrepandus, Echinopsis fiebrigii, Echinopsis obrepanda subsp. obrepanda, Echinopsis rauschii, Echinopsis rojasii, Echinopsis rojasii albiflora, Echinopsis toralapana, Lobivia aguilarii, Lobivia calorubra var. mizquensis, Lobivia mizquensis, Lobivia pojoensis, Pseudolobivia obrepanda var. fiebrigii, Pseudolobivia rojasii, Pseudolobivia toralapana, Easter Lily Cactus, Violet Easter Lily Cactus

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 4"-12"

Width: 9"-15"

  • sun - bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
Photo of Echinopsis obrepanda flower by Mats Winberg
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aka Cereus terscheckii, Echinopsis werdermanniana, Helianthocereus terscheckii, Pilocereus terscheckii, Trichocereus terscheckii, Trichocereus werdermannianus, Argentine Saguaro, Cardon Grande, Cardon Grande, Cardon Grande, Golden Saguaro

Plant Type

Tree, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 25'-40'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Echinopsis terscheckii foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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aka Lobivia rauschii

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 24"-36"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • drought tolerant
Photo of Echinopsis yuquina foliage by Stan Shebs
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