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Echinopsis terscheckii

Cardone Grande

Plant photo of: Echinopsis terscheckii
Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer:

 

Description

Evergreen tree-like cactus grows at a moderate rate to 15' x 8'. Stems are light green and have medium tan spines. Flowers are showy white and appear in spring. Similar to the saguaro but grows faster and is smaller at maturity. Accepts full sun. Native to Argentina.

 

Plant Type

Cactus

Height Range

12-25'

Width Range

12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, With Rocks

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.