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Echinopsis hertrichiana
Also Known As
- Lobivia allegrainana
- Lobivia backebergii ssp. hertrichiana
- Lobivia backebergii var. laui
- Lobivia hertrichiana
- Lobivia hertrichiana
- Lobivia hertrichiana
- Lobivia hertrichiana
- Lobivia hertrichiana var. simplex
- Lobivia incaica
- Lobivia lauii
- Lobivia minuta
- Lobivia planiceps
- Lobivia simplex
- Lobivia vilcabambae
- Neolobivia hertrichiana
- Neolobivia incaica
- Neolobivia vilcabambae
- Scarlet Cob
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-6"
- W: 3"-12"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Echinopsis hertrichiana plant details
Echinopsis hertrichiana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinopsis hertrichiana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis hertrichiana
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Echinopsis hertrichiana plant
How to Grow Echinopsis hertrichiana
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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
aka Echinocactus obrepandus, Echinopsis fiebrigii, Echinopsis obrepanda subsp. obrepanda, Echinopsis rauschii, Echinopsis rojasii, Echinopsis rojasii albiflora, Echinopsis toralapana, Lobivia aguilarii, Lobivia calorubra var. mizquensis, Lobivia mizquensis, Lobivia pojoensis, Pseudolobivia obrepanda var. fiebrigii, Pseudolobivia rojasii, Pseudolobivia toralapana, Easter Lily Cactus, Violet Easter Lily Cactus
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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Plant Type
Tree, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 25'-40'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
aka Echinopsis x Buttercup
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 2"-3"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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