Echinopsis terscheckii
Cardone Grande
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
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