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Echinopsis obrepanda

Also Known As

  • 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

size

  • H: 4"-12"
  • W: 9"-15"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

Echinopsis obrepanda plant details

Echinopsis obrepanda is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer apricot, cream, lavender, orange and white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinopsis obrepanda

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 9 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, cream, lavender, orange and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis obrepanda

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Echinopsis obrepanda plant

How to Grow Echinopsis obrepanda

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
    • orange
    • apricot
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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