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Echinopsis Hybrid 'Gay Surprise'

Echinopsis

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

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

Pale Pink

Magenta (pink-purple)

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Unknown - Tell us

Growing Habit

Unknown - Tell us

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From woody stem cuttings

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Cactus and Succulents

Where to Grow

Other details

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

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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