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Echinopsis 'Fire Chief'

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis) (Info)
Cultivar: Fire Chief
Additional cultivar information: (Paramount hybrid)
Hybridized by Johnson

Synonym:Chamaelobivia
Synonym:Chamaecereus

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Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Red-Orange

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
By simple layering

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

By Ulrich
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By Kelli
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By GiaVette
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By Ulrich
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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive GiaVette On May 27, 2003, GiaVette from Minneola, FL
(Zone 9b) wrote:

As with all cactus, make sure you plant in a porous soil for easy drainage. This is especially important here in Florida.

Positive Kelli On Apr 30, 2003, Kelli from Los Angeles (Canoga Park), CA
(Zone 10a) wrote:

This plant is easy to grow and easy to get to bloom, at least for me.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Canoga Park, California
Oak View, California
Clermont, Florida
San Antonio, Texas



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