Echinopsis 'Madame Pele'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 5"
- W: 6"-9"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Echinopsis 'Madame Pele' plant details
Echinopsis 'Madame Pele' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinopsis 'Madame Pele'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 0 - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta and red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis 'Madame Pele'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional
- 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 'Madame Pele' plant
How to Grow Echinopsis 'Madame Pele'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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