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Echinopsis Hybrid 'Sunset'

Echinopsis

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

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Sun Exposure

6-9 in. (15-22 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)

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

Red

Pale Yellow

Lavender

Fruit Colors

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Growing Habit

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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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

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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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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2004 | positive

The blooms are red with violet overlay with a pale yellow midstripe. Introduced by Harry Johnson - A Paramount hybrid.

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