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Echinopsis terscheckii

Cardone Grande

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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.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers