Echinopsis
Echinopsis saltensis
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis) (Info) |
| Species: | saltensis (sal-TEN-sis) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Lobivia emmae |
| Synonym: | Lobivia pseudocachensis |
| Synonym: | Lobivia nealeana |
| Synonym: | Echinopsis cachensis |
| Synonym: | Lobivia saltensis |
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
Light Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Jan 24, 2005, Xenomorf from Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: Short stems, dark spines, rarely clumping. Flowers are dark red with darker red centers. |
