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Peanut Cactus, Chamaelobivia Hybrid 'Purple Princess'

Echinopsis

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)

Info

Synonym

Chamaelobivia

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)

Danger

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

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Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

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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

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Fruit Colors

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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

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Cactus and Succulents

Where to Grow

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Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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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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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2007 | neutral

This is an English hybrid of Chamaecereus X Lobivia, which both of those genera have been reclassified as Echinopsis. The blooms are purp...Read More

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