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Echinopsis Species, Cardon Grande, Cavul, Pasakana

Echinopsisatacamensis

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)

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Species

atacamensis (a-tah-kah-MEN-sis)

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Synonym

Cereus atacamensis

Helianthocereus atacamensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

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Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

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

Rose/Mauve

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Xenomorf

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

Additional synonyms are: Echinopsis rivierei, Trichocereus eremophilus & (the questionable) Echinopsis formosissima.

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Echinopsis Species, Cardon Grande, Cavul, Pasakana

Echinopsisatacamensis

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