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Echinopsis Hybrid 'K-T Event'

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
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Height

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Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Orange
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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Other details

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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 2004 | positive

Flowers are dark magenta with an orange basal stripe. Introduced by The International Succulent Institute (ISI) - A Robert Schick hybrid.

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