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Echinopsis Hybrid, Trichocereus Hybrid 'Del Rue'

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

Foliage

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Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 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)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral

negative

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