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Echinopsis yuquina

Also Known As

  • Lobivia rauschii

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

Echinopsis yuquina plant details

Echinopsis yuquina is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinopsis yuquina

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis yuquina

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Echinopsis yuquina plant

How to Grow Echinopsis yuquina

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

See other plant types of Echinopsis for your garden

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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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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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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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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More Options

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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