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Echinopsis Hybrid 'Barber Pole'

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
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
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
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Valdosta, Georgia

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

Introduced by Harry Johnson - A Paramount hybrid

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