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Peanut Cactus, Chamaelobivia Hybrid 'Ragged Robin'

Echinopsis

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)

Info

Synonym

Chamaecereus

Height

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Spacing

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Sun Exposure

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

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

Fruit Size

Red

Fruit Colors

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Unknown - Tell us

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

From woody stem cuttings

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Perennials

Cactus and Succulents

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | August 2011 | neutral

An Echinopsis (Chamaecereus) hybrid with stout stems and a bright red bloom. This plant may be available from Miles2Go.

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Peanut Cactus, Chamaelobivia Hybrid 'Ragged Robin'

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