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    Echinopsis terscheckii

    Also Known As

    • 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

    size

    • H: 25'-40'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Echinopsis terscheckii plant details

    Echinopsis terscheckii is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinopsis terscheckii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: columnar, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis terscheckii

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender. Dark green erect / clusters of tan spines.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Full Sun. White flowers. Outdoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    A tall and spiny column, slow growing, full sun.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Echinopsis terscheckii plant

    How to Grow Echinopsis terscheckii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

    Landscape groups by tags

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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 obrepanda

    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
    Photo of Echinopsis obrepanda flower by Mats Winberg
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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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