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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

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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

Light Shade. Outdoor/ Indoor.

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

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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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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
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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
Photo of Echinopsis obrepanda flower by Mats Winberg
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Plant Type

Tree, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 25'-40'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Echinopsis terscheckii foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 24"-36"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • drought tolerant
Photo of Echinopsis yuquina foliage by Stan Shebs
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