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Echinopsis thelegonoides
Also Known As
- Cereus thelegonoides
- Echinopsis rubinghiana
- Trichocereus thelegonoides
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12'-20'
- W: 4'-8'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Echinopsis thelegonoides plant details
Echinopsis thelegonoides 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 thelegonoides
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis thelegonoides
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Echinopsis thelegonoides
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
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - bright shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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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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