Echinopsis Hybrid, Trichocereus Hybrid 'Apricot Glow'
Echinopsis
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Apricot Glow |
| Hybridized | by Dimmitt |
| Synonym: | Trichocereus |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Pale Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early 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
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Henderson, Nevada
La Luz, New Mexico
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Sep 6, 2009, Jon0523 from Green Valley, AZ wrote: My garden is zone 9B in the Sonora Desert south of Tucson, AZ. "Apricot Glow" seems to be a medium sized Echinopsis hybrid plant. It seems to be somewhat easier sun stressed than other Echinopsis hybrids. The body of the plant also seems to more easily split than other E. hybrids when it is watered to generously. The flower is absolutely beautiful. It is my favorite of all Echinopsis hybrid flowers. |
| Positive | On Sep 3, 2004, Xenomorf from Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: Flowers: multi-colored, yellow, pink & orange (Apricot). Introduced by Mark Dimmitt. |
