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Cactaceae
Echinopsis
Echinopsisbertramiana
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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
bertramiana
(ber-tram-ee-AH-nuh)
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Synonym
Trichocereus bertramianus
Helianthocereus bertramianus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Unknown - Tell us
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
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
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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
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January 2005
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Blooms are yellowy creamy white.
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Blooms are yellowy creamy white.