Peruvian Torch
Echinopsis peruviana var. truxillensis
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis) (Info) |
| Species: | peruviana var. truxillensis |
| Synonym: | Trichocereus peruvianus var. truxillensis |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Hesperia, California
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 11, 2009, edric from Oak Hill, FL (Zone 9b) wrote: The last three photos are the long spine variety:They are very different, in appearance, not the same color, is the biggest difference, th short spine, is the color of San Pedro, light green, and the long spine is dark green by comparison, and the spines on the short spine are very short by comparison, but like I said before they're both sold as Peruvian Torch, Ed |
| Neutral | On Jul 11, 2009, Xenomorf from Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: This variety is the short spined variety of Echinopsis peruviana (Trichocereus peruvianus) and contains the highest concentration of mescaline alkaloids of any of the varieties, which is used for religious ceremonial purposes. |
