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Echinopsis peruviana
Also Known As
- Cereus rosei
- Echinopsis peruviana subsp. peruviana
- Trichocereus peruvianus
- Trichocereus tacnaensis
- Trichocereus torataensis
- Peruvian Torch
- San Pedro Macho
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 13'
- W: 10'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Echinopsis peruviana plant details
Echinopsis peruviana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. 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 peruviana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 10 FT wide, 13 FT tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis peruviana
- 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: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Echinopsis peruviana
Gardening facts about Echinopsis peruviana plant
How to Grow Echinopsis peruviana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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
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
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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