Echinopsis

Echinopsistarijensis

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)
Species
tarijensis (tar-ih-HEN-sis)
Synonym
Echinopsis tarijensis subsp. tarijensis
Trichocereus poco
Trichocereus narvaecensis
Trichocereus tarijensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Pink
Red
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

South Jordan, Utah

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

Flowers range from red-pink-creamy white.
The subspecies 'tarijensis' usually has 15 ribs and 3-4 central spines.
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