Photo of Echinopsis saltensis flower by Karl Gercens III

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Echinopsis saltensis

Also Known As

  • Echinopsis cachensis
  • Echinopsis nealeana
  • Echinopsis pseudocachensis
  • Echinopsis saltensis
  • Echinopsis saltensis var. nealeana
  • Echinopsis saltensis var. pseudocachensis
  • Echinopsis saltensis var. pseudocachensis
  • Hymenorebutia nealeana
  • Hymenorebutia nealeana
  • Hymenorebutia nealeana
  • Lobivia cachensis
  • Lobivia emmae
  • Lobivia nealeana
  • Lobivia pseudocachensis
  • Lobivia saltensis

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-5"
  • W: 3"-8"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Echinopsis saltensis plant details

Echinopsis saltensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinopsis saltensis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinopsis saltensis

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Echinopsis saltensis plant

How to Grow Echinopsis saltensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy
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