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Trichocereus spachianus
Also Known As
- Cereus santiaguensis
- Cereus spachiana
- Echinocereus spachianus
- Echinopsis santiaguensis
- Echinopsis spachiana
- Soehrensia spachiana
- Trichocereus santiaguensis
- Trichocereus spachiana
- Golden Torch
- Golden Torch Cactus
- White Torch Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Trichocereus spachianus plant details
Trichocereus spachianus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Trichocereus spachianus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Trichocereus spachianus
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
The Trichocereus spachianus, commonly known as Golden Torch has nice, dark green spires of 3-4 inches thick stems covered with short, golden spines that give them an overall golden cast. Up to 2 meters tall and pupping from the base. Pups grow upwards and parallel to the main column. Trichocereus spachianus is a night-flowering species, but the flowers stay open until late in the day.
This plant has been grown in a 15 ga pot.
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Gardening facts about Trichocereus spachianus plant
How to Grow Trichocereus spachianus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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
aka Trichocereus chiloensis, Trichocereus lucernatus, Quisco
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 10'-25'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Chamaecereus [Purple Flower], Echinopsis [Purple Flower], Helianthocereus [Purple Flower], Trichocereus [Purple Flower], Easter Lily Cactus, Sea Urchin Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - mostly shade
- low
- dry in winter
![Photo of Lobivia x [Purple Flower] flower by Kara Nursery](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/c7/65/c76552a9acf21d7b76e8ae4a4cc88975.webp)
aka Trichocereus chiloensis var. eburneum
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Cereus pachanoi, Trichocereus pachanoi, San Pedro Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 10'-20'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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