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Echinopsis chiloensis

Also Known As

  • Trichocereus chiloensis
  • Trichocereus lucernatus
  • Quisco

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 10'-25'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Echinopsis chiloensis plant details

Echinopsis chiloensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bats. Grows well with 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 chiloensis

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 10 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis chiloensis

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chile. Slow growing, branching at base, columnar to 25'h. Dried branches are used for Rain Sticks.

Gardening facts about Echinopsis chiloensis plant

How to Grow Echinopsis chiloensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bats
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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