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Echinopsis pachanoi

Also Known As

  • Cereus pachanoi
  • Trichocereus pachanoi
  • San Pedro Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 2'-6'

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

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Echinopsis pachanoi plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinopsis pachanoi

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis pachanoi

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Full Sun to Partial Shade. Outdoor. Night blooming White Flowers up to 9".

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Large high-altitude Peruvian cactus, tree-like to 20'. Branches low; 6 to 8 ribs. Hardy to 15 °F.

Gardening facts about Echinopsis pachanoi plant

How to Grow Echinopsis pachanoi

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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