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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
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
By: Cactus Jungle
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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
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
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
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
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Plant Type
Tree, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 25'-40'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Lobivia rauschii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
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