Echinopsis chamaecereus f. cristata
Also Known As
- Echinopsis chamaecereus cristata
- Crested Peanut Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Echinopsis chamaecereus f. cristata plant details
Echinopsis chamaecereus f. cristata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinopsis chamaecereus f. cristata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 4 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis chamaecereus f. cristata
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Echinopsis chamaecereus f. cristata plant
How to Grow Echinopsis chamaecereus f. cristata
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-72"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
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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