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Echinopsis maximiliana ssp. caespitosa

Also Known As

  • Echinopsis caespitosa
  • Echinopsis pentlandii var. maximiliana
  • Lobivia caespitosa
  • Lobivia cariquinensis
  • Lobivia corbula
  • Lobivia cruciaureispina
  • Lobivia hermanniana
  • Lobivia maximiliana
  • Lobivia maximiliana ssp. caespitosa
  • Lobivia maximiliana ssp. westii
  • Lobivia miniatiflora
  • Lobivia pseudocariquinensis
  • Lobivia sicuaniensis
  • Lobivia westii
  • Lobivia westii var. intermedia

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 8"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Echinopsis maximiliana ssp. caespitosa plant details

Echinopsis maximiliana ssp. caespitosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring orange and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinopsis maximiliana ssp. caespitosa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden, trough garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis maximiliana ssp. caespitosa

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large clumps of low growing globose stems to 8" diameter each.

Gardening facts about Echinopsis maximiliana ssp. caespitosa plant

How to Grow Echinopsis maximiliana ssp. caespitosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy
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