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    • Photo of Echinopsis obrepanda flower by Mats Winberg

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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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    Echinopsis hertrichiana

    aka 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

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 3"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Echinopsis hertrichiana flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Echinopsis mamillosa

    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
    Photo of Echinopsis mamillosa flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Echinopsis terscheckii

    aka Cereus terscheckii, Echinopsis werdermanniana, Helianthocereus terscheckii, Pilocereus terscheckii, Trichocereus terscheckii, Trichocereus werdermannianus, Argentine Saguaro, Cardon Grande, Cardon Grande, Cardon Grande, Golden Saguaro

    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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    Echinopsis yuquina

    aka Lobivia rauschii

    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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    Echinopsis 'Buttercup'

    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
    Photo of Echinopsis 'Buttercup' flower by Kara Nursery
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