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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
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
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Echinopsis chiloensis
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
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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Plant Type
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Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
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Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 25'-40'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Lobivia rauschii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
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