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Echinopsis Hybrid, Trichocereus Hybrid 'Pluto'

Echinopsis

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)
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Synonym
Trichocereus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time

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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2005 | neutral

The flowers are deep molten red with a yellow pistil. This is a Thomas Stoefer hybrid.

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